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Medieval Gilt Bronze Button
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Formed as a four-lobed leaf with hatching radiating from the median spine; pierced lug to the reverse. 1.78 grams, 13 mm
From the late Alison Barker collection, 1970-1990. -
Medieval Red Ware Flagon
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With broad base and squat profile, sloping shoulder and tall tubular neck, rounded rim, single lateral loop handle below; signs of green glaze remaining around the lip. 569 grams, 20.5 cm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Lozenge-shaped Bezel
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With carinated hoop, hatching to the shoulders, scaphoid bezel with hatched border, spiral scrolls and four granule turrets. 3.35 grams, 22.18 mm overall, 18.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M. -
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for John
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Discoid with strap and knop handle to the reverse, obverse with rosette and surrounding Lombardic script legend '*S’ IOhIS FIL BNEDICTI' (seal of John son of Benedict). 11.6 grams, 29 mm
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s. -
Medieval Bronze Face Mount
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Depicting a mature bearded man with voluminous eyebrows and narrow eyes, openwork curly hair. 10.7 grams, 36 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Single-Edged Dagger
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a slender cutting edge and a long tang. 123 grams, 29.3 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
From the documentary evidence, the dagger was not a weapon in widespread use. In some sources, daggers are called handsets, presumably originating from the Anglo-Saxon scramasaxes, implying that they were a single-bladed knife rather than a dual-bladed dagger. It is unclear whether such daggers were primarily intended for military or civilian functions; although they may have been used in both, their primary uses were likely to be civilian. -
Medieval and Other Bronze Artefact Collection
14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Including pilgrim's badges, finger rings, appliqués and other items. 68 grams total, 16-46 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M. -
Mixed Artefact Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Including flasks, painted icon, neck-ring and other items. 2.14 kg total, 13-22 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Post Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Collection
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Cruciform and other pendants with low-relief text and ornament to one or both faces. 69 grams total, 28-55 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M. -
Mixed Artefact Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including: ceramic ewer with three loop handles to the shoulder, miniature bowls, plates and other vessels, glazed thimble and other items. 920 grams total, 2.8-29 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Post Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Collection
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Cruciform and other pendants with low-relief text to one or both faces. 550 grams total, 21-54 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M. -
South East Asian Style Carved Hair Section
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £7
Carved in the round, loop of hair in a gusseted retaining band. 1.41 kg, 11.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.