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LOT 1183
Migration Period Heart-Shaped Gold Set Garnet in Ring
5TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/4 in. (0.59 grams, 17.17 mm overall, 13.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)).
A heart-shaped polished garnet in ancient setting, with later gold hoop attached.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2000s.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Migration Period Gold Filigree Bracteate Pendant
6th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
A bracteate pendant composed of a sheet-gold body decorated with an X-motif formed of gold granules within a filigree roundel, additional rings and crescents of small granules at the centre, applied suspension loop. 1.19 grams,19 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Merovingian Lettered Openwork Plate Brooch
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £165
A rectangular bronze brooch decorated with punched ring-and-dot motifs and openwork lettering, possibly 'RIC/VLF'; hinged pin and catch to reverse. 15.6 grams, 43 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1980s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Portsmouth, UK gentleman.
The item was probably part of a Merovingian belt fitting, later transformed in brooch with the application of the pin and catch. The name 'Riculf' or 'Ricolf' belonged to a bishop of Cologne, Germany, from 763 to 784 A.D. -
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.
