Bidspirit auction | MEROVINGIAN GILT SWORD FITTING WITH

MEROVINGIAN GILT SWORD FITTING WITH RED INLAID GARNET - Ca. AD 600.An Anglo-Saxon or Merovingian gilt sword fitting, in the shape of a pyramid inlaid with red garnets on each side. On the corners of the base are holes to attach the fitting to another object. It is most likely part of the hilt or a fitting for the scabbard. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum Number 1894,1216.2.Size: 17.9mm x 18.3mm; Weight: 460gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.