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Medieval Decorated Bronze Ring Group
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Including one with scrolled heater-shield bezel. 27.3 grams total, 22-26 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Glove Ring with Cross Motif
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A large ring with round-section hoop, discoid bezel with central cross motif and hatched panels to the edges. 7.01 grams, 26.95 mm overall, 21.55 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Stag
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With stag's head in the central tondo, crucifix between the antlers, legend to the border '*TIMETE DEVM' (Fear God); supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.21 grams, 20 mm
Found near Finningham, Suffolk, Essex, UK. Property of an Essex gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The crucifix between the antlers shows that this is the stag of St. Hubert or St. Eustace, both of whom witnessed the miraculous apparition of Christ on the Cross between the antlers of a stag. -
Large Medieval Bronze Decorated Signet Ring
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Carinated D-section shoulders developing to a lozengiform bezel with hatched ornament and spur to each angle, beast-heads on the shoulders. 8.98 grams, 24.84 mm overall, 17.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Yorkist Sun Horse Harness Mount
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Formed as eight longer radiating arms with interstitial rays, central incuse pellet, attachment lugs to rear of the longer arms. 26.7 grams, 63 mm
Found Maltby, near Doncaster, UK. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Group of Italian Ferroneries and 'Cloth of Gold' Velvets
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Suite of five separate panels in burgundy-red velvet with gold-yellow woven floral borders, embroidered flower, leaf and tendril ornament. 1.14 kg total, 57.5-103 cm
Collection of Charles Ratton. with Art Richelieu, 19 January 2021, no.199. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Cabochon
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With a D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, the shoulders with punched pellets and foliate scrolls, raised bezel set with red glass cabochon. 4.19 grams, 23.01 mm overall, 18.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Decorated Bronze Signet Ring
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Octagonal bezel with incuse column with chevrons flanked by crescent and fronds, perhaps intended for a double-head eagle. 9.20 grams, 25.19 mm overall, 17.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. 118 grams total, 56-75 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross within Lozenge Motif
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With D-section hoop and discoid bezel with grooved underside, the bezel with central cross motif enclosed within hatched panels. 7.40 grams, 21.82 mm overall, 18.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze and Other Artefact Group
13th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including a biconical weight, thimble, trefoil strap end and other items. 265 grams total, 12-82 mm
Ex Suffolk, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross Motif
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Featuring a D-section hoop expanding slightly at the shoulders with decorative grooves, discoid bezel with floral cross. 3.76 grams, 23.25 mm overall, 18.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.