Merovingian Brooches. The Merovingian dynasty was the ruling family of the Franks from the middle of the 5th century until 751. Reference: Wikipedia.
Below are some examples and price guides of Merovingian brooches including a gold and garnet cloisonne brooch and some bird shaped brooches.
Merovingian gold garnet cloisonné brooch circa late 6th to early 7th Century A.D.
Of disc form, composed of an outer border of stepped cells filled with shaped garnets, foils behind, with a central cross of rectangular cells, with a sheet gold back plate decorated between the cross arms with ornate scrolling filigree and granulation, the pin missing, 4.1cm diam
Sold for £13,750 at Bonhams in 2015
A PAIR OF MEROVINGIAN GILT BRONZE AND GARNET BIRD BROOCHES
CIRCA 6TH CENTURTY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm.) long
Sold for GBP 20,000 at Christie’s in 2021
Western Europe, France/ Gaul, Merovingian Dynasty, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A cast brass bird brooch with a ribbed stomach and a dramatic hooked beak, all covered in rich age-commensurate patina. The slightly recessed circular eye was perhaps inlaid with vibrant enamel at one time, and the verso contains the pin clasp and hinge. Size: 1.25″ L x 0.6″ W (3.2 cm x 1.5 cm)
Sold for US$250 at Artemis Gallery in 2022
