Byzantine Silver Spoon with Eagle (Ex Bonhams Auction)
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The Byzantine silver Spoon with Eagle (Ex Bonhams Auction) dates to around the 4th century AD and features an eagle with spread wings.
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Description from the seller
Solid silver spoon, the wire with knots pattern, surmounted by an elegant eagle with spread wings embellished with fine incised details. The other end terminating with a small circular bowl. Exquisite.
Size: 11.8 cm L - 4 5/8 inches
Material: Silver, 17.8 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 4th Century A.D.
Condition: Some wear, otherwise 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.
Solid silver spoon, the wire with knots pattern, surmounted by an elegant eagle with spread wings embellished with fine incised details. The other end terminating with a small circular bowl. Exquisite.
Size: 11.8 cm L - 4 5/8 inches
Material: Silver, 17.8 grms
Culture: Byzantine, c. 4th Century A.D.
Condition: Some wear, otherwise 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
Spoon with Eagle (Ex Bonhams Auction)
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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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
