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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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Migration Period Gold Teardrop Jewel with Garnets
5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £507
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. 0.69 grams, 14 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Large Germanic Silver Buckle
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £127
A heavy silver belt buckle, the bow and tongue decorated with raised nodules, rectangular plate with beaded edges, pierced through the corners, modern plate for attachment. 101 grams, 87 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired mid 1980s to early 1990s. Private family collection formed in London.
The construction of the buckle loop and tongue could suggest that this object originates from the Heruli culture, when compared to finds like those from the Ulów graves. Another possibility is that the buckle belongs to Alemannic or Frankish culture. The rectangular buckle plate seems to be an addition from a different buckle of Gothic type, but the assemblage could have been done already in antiquity. -
Merovingian Gilt Silver Ring with Garnet
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
A silver finger ring comprising a slender hoop, large bezel with silver-gilt cell and flange with applied filigree braid; inset garnet cloison. 4.36 grams, 23.70 mm overall, 19.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman.
