Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 497:
Migration Period Gold Sword Pommel Cap
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Start price:
£
1,800
Estimated price:
$2,000 - $3,000
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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5th-7th century AD
A substantial gold pommel cap, ellipsoid in plan with running filigree braid to the outer edge, beaded borders above and below, lateral spur with granule fill and hole for attachment; upper face with reserved lotus ornament on a textured surface. 17.58 grams, 40mm (1 5/8"). Very fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a European businessman; from his private Belgian collection formed in the 1990s; previously in a North American collection formed in Illinois in the 1980s.
