Byzantine Silver Pin with Bird
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Byzantine silver pin with a bird, dating to the 4th century A.D., 17.2 cm long and 18.4 g in weight, in excellent, intact condition, provenance from a French private collection and acquired at Bonhams in 1996, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Long smooth pin, the wire twisted at the top and surmounted by an elegant bird embellished with fine filigree work. Exquisite.
Size: 17.2 cm L - 6 3/4 inches
Material: Silver, 18.4 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 4th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Property from a Distinguished Family Collection, acquired at a French auction in 1996.
Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 322.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Long smooth pin, the wire twisted at the top and surmounted by an elegant bird embellished with fine filigree work. Exquisite.
Size: 17.2 cm L - 6 3/4 inches
Material: Silver, 18.4 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 4th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Property from a Distinguished Family Collection, acquired at a French auction in 1996.
Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 322.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
Byzantine, c. 4th Century A.D.
Name of object
Pin with Bird
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2021
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1996
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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