- 5
Probably Merovingian, 6th/ 7th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Ring
- gold, set with a glass paste imitating nicolo
- Probably Merovingian, 6th/ 7th century
Provenance
Private collection, Spain;
with J. Bagot Arqueologia, Barcelona, 2012;
private collection, Belgium, acquired in Belgium
with J. Bagot Arqueologia, Barcelona, 2012;
private collection, Belgium, acquired in Belgium
Literature
El Legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, J. Bagot Arqueologia, Barcelona, 2012, no. 558
Condition
Overall the condition of the ring is good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some warping to the gold, notably to the hoop and the gold around the setting, where there are also some minor stable fissures. There are several minor scratches, notably to the underside of the bezel. The glass stone is slightly loose, but stable, in its setting. There are a few very small losses, as well as air bubbles, to the glass stone.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
RELATED LITERATURE
O.M. Dalton, Catalogue of the Finger Rings in the Franks Bequest, cat. British Museum, London, 1912, nos. 166 and 173
O.M. Dalton, Catalogue of the Finger Rings in the Franks Bequest, cat. British Museum, London, 1912, nos. 166 and 173