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Merovingian Frankish Bronze Bird Brooch

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Description

Circa 6th century AD. A cast bronze bird brooch with ribbed chevron panel for the wing, cloison eye with glass insert partly remaining; the bird facing left, catchplate and pin-lug to the reverse. Property of a Middlesex Gentleman; acquired in the early 1980's. The brooch is unusual in having the pin-lug placed behind the tail and the catchplate behind the head. Bronze, 5 grams, 37 mm (1 1/4"). [No Reserve]

Condition

Fair condition, pin lost in antiquity.

Estimate £100 - £150
Starting Bid £5
Uk Auction
Jul 7, 2012
Ended
Auctioneer
TimeLine Auctions Ltd.

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Berry Lodge, St. Marys Lane
Upminster
Essex, RM14 3PH
United Kingdom


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