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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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LOT 0330
Merovingian Gold Ring with Cabochon Garnet
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
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Frankish Bronze Beast Facing Back Plate Brooch
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Formed as a hippocampus with s-shaped body, central band of chip-carved zigzags, triangular ear and chevron mouth, crescentic leg beneath the body; three dots to the head; pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. 5.59 grams, 25.75 mm
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Frankish Silver-Gilt Hippocampus Brooch
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Composed of an s-shaped body, central band of chip-carved zigzags, triangular ear and chevron mouth, crescentic leg beneath the body; discoid cell to the eye with inset garnet cloison; pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. 11.7 grams, 35 mm
Acquired in the early 1970s. Ex property of a Surrey, UK, collector. -
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.
