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LOT 0320
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
SAXON GOLD PENDANT WITH CABOCHON GARNET
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.38 grams, 24 mm).
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.38 grams, 24 mm).
Tongue-shaped gold cell with applied bands of braided filigree, inset cabochon garnet; integral loop.
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 24.11, for similar.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
