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LOT 1861
Pre-Viking Heavy Silver-Gilt Belt Mount Set
5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 2 in. (74 grams total, 41-49 mm).
Comprising: four cruciform mounts, each domed with reserved silver niello-filled interlaced cross on a billeted parcel-gilt field, mounting hole to each end, some with studs; T-shaped mount with reserved loops and bars on a billeted parcel-gilt field, loops above the vertical shank and fixing pin to angle; similar mount with ferrous remains to the hinge. [6]
ProvenanceEuropean art market.
Acquired in Münich in 2012.
European private collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12289-222348.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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LOT 1861
Pre-Viking Heavy Silver-Gilt Belt Mount Set
Estimate £3,500 - 4,500€4,060 - 5,220 (for guidance only)$4,730 - 6,080 (for guidance only)
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