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LOT 1185
Migration Period Gold Teardrop Jewel with Garnets
5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.69 grams, 14 mm).
A gold trilobate jewel or mount formed from one piriform and two conjoined circular cells, each set with polished garnet; three suspension loops to reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Merovingian Gold Ring with Garnet in Lozenge Bezel
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A gold finger ring comprising a lozengiform bezel and twisted hoop; applied filigree bilinear frame to the bezel enclosing four applied filigree hoops and central cell with inset garnet cloison over a waffle-pattern gold-foil reflector. 3.16 grams, 22.79 mm overall, 20.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11651-199135. -
Post Roman Gallic Figural Amuletic Bone Carving
5th-7th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
A carved bone panel or amulet, possibly a pectoral fragment, carved with a scene composed of a central mounted horseman advancing left with spear raised and solar symbol behind his head, flanked by his forces depicted on the left as two rows of heads facing right, and on the right as two rows of heads facing left; pierced for attachment or suspension; repaired. 53 grams, 16.5 cm
Fine condition, small losses to lower edge and one finial; repaired.
Previously in the Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. From a Cambridge collection. Property of a North London gentleman.
The scene represents a triumphant military commander or an emperor on horseback surrounded by his troops. It may have formed part of the parade attire of a junior officer. -
Eastern Germanic Silver Bow Brooch
Early 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
A silver bow brooch with semi-circular headplate, decorative knop to apex, slender arched bow, sub-rectangular footplate with knop finial and punched annulets; spring, pin and catchplate to reverse. 8.58 grams, 51 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
The triple-bossed fibula developed from the fibulae of the southern east-European Germanic tribes, during the migration in the 5th century. This type can be found in modern territories from Hungary to France and occasionally even in England, but in general it remains rare. The type usually carries button-shaped decorations at the end of the semi-circular bow plate.
