Auction 18 Part 1
By Apollo Art Auctions
Apr 26, 2025
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
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LOT 236:

MEROVINGIAN HIGH KARAT GOLD PENDANT WITH RED GARNET CABOCHON

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Start price:
£ 1,000
Estimated price :
£1,500 - £3,000
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Auction took place on Apr 26, 2025 at Apollo Art Auctions
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MEROVINGIAN HIGH KARAT GOLD PENDANT WITH RED GARNET CABOCHON
Ca. AD 400 - 500. A drop-shaped pendant set with a deep red garnet cabochon, mounted in a gold casing. The stone sits within a plain inner frame and is surrounded by twisted and beaded applied outer borders. A thick suspension loop formed of plaited gold wire is attached at the top. The reverse is plain.For similar see: Ana Isabel, Palme Santos, Roma e I Barbari, Nascita di un nuovo Mondo, Skira 2008, Cat. IV.27, p. 364.Size: 30mm x 20mm; Weight: 7gProvenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.