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LOT 0330
Merovingian Gold Ring with Cabochon Garnet
5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.79 grams, 21.85 mm overall, 16.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).
The hoop sub-circular in cross-section with collars and crescents at the shoulders, oval bezel set with a polished cabochon cut garnet.
ProvenanceFrom an old London collection, formed in the late 1990s.
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Germanic Silver Pendant and Mixed Bead Necklace
7th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £117
Composed of restrung blue and amber glass oblate-shaped beads, interspersed with collared silver biconical beads; the necklace featuring four pendants: two Roman silver denarii with applied suspension loops; two polished rock crystal pendants set in a decorative silver frame; a floral pendant with central red glass cabochon, irregular cells to the outer edge for glass inserts of which two are still in situ. 54 grams, 36 cm long
Acquired before 1960. From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s. -
Merovingian Bronze Ring with Stylised Beast Facing Back
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Discoid bezel with three incuse pellets and zoomorphic details, regardant beast with open mouth. 3.64 grams, 22.32 mm overall, 18.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Merovingian Silver-Gilt Brooch with Garnets
6th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £890
The edges slightly bowed, raised rim enclosing an S-scroll motif in each angle, four rectangular cells each with a replaced inset garnet cloison, central low-relief rosette motif; pin-lug and catch to the reverse, with old collector's reference 'MS232'; some restoration. 9.83 grams, 29 mm
Fine condition, some restoration.
Collection of Dr. Hanns-Ulrich Haedeke (1928-2017), author of ‘Schmuck Aus Drei Jahrtausenden’ and who became the director of the Museum of Klingenmuseum in Solingen, Germany, in 1968; the collection was formed in the early 1960s. From an important private Dutch collection. Accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.169958/07/12/2020. This lot has also been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.10457-169958.
