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LOT 1840
Migration Period Bronze Ring with Figures
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (4.25 grams, 22.51 mm overall, 17.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Comprising a flat-section hoop widening at the shoulders, a rectangular bezel with two standing figures, one with his arm raised. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1840
Migration Period Bronze Ring with Figures
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Migration Period Bronze Ring with Animal
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
D-section hoop with ribbed shoulders, an oval bezel with a feline in a dynamic pose. 5.86 grams, 24.60 mm overall, 20.29 x 17.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Visigothic Bronze Radiate-Headed Brooch
Circa 6th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a hemispherical head with five projecting globules, a gently arching keeled bow and the footplate with two lateral knops and a triangular terminal; pin-lugs and part of the catchplate on the reverse. 9.34 grams, 56 mm
From a European collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's sales ticket. -
Migration Period Bronze Ring with Insect
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With arcading to the shoulders, discoid bezel with incised winged insect motif. 5.13 grams, 19.55 mm overall, 17.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Possibly intended to represent a bee, a popular motif due to its association with two valuable materials: wax and honey.
