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Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. 1.01 grams, 21 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD. -
Medieval 'Thames' Decorated Spangle Group
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Including rosette, advancing beast and other types; pierced for attachment. 1.51 grams total, 12-17 mm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa 1984. Property of an Essex collector. From the private collection of a Kent, 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 Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with chamfered border. 0.61 grams, 18 mm
Found near Feltwell, Norfolk, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Collection in Lindner Tray
Circa 14th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Including a medieval spur, an adze head, dress pins, brooch pins, a candle pricket and other items. 1.26 kg, 23.7 x 30.5 cm
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Large Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Including octofoil with remains of blue and white enamel, openwork rosette star, star-shaped and other types; all with intact suspension loops. 72 grams total, 40-56 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Including heater, octofoil and other types, some with enamel to the heraldic design. 38.3 grams total, 35-42 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla with Scallop and Shield
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With low-profile shield to one side and a scallop to the other. 32 grams, 49 mm
Found UK. Property of a Worlingworth, Suffolk, UK, private collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla with Ecclesiastical Symbols
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With lateral loops and low-profile cross and palm branch to one side, the other side with a raised pellet within concentric circles. 44.8 grams, 52 mm
Found UK. Property of a Worlingworth, Suffolk, UK, private collector. 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 Lozenge Motif
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Lentoid-section hoop supporting an ellipsoid bezel with gusset to the rim, hatched bezel with reserved lozenge panel. 7.6 grams, 24.6 mm overall, 17.8 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14).
Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Property of a Cheshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Silver Heraldic Mount
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Discoid with rolled rim and repoussé heraldic design of opposed rampant lions. 1.42 grams, 22 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Norman Knight's Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Teardrop-shaped in profile with integral loop, reserved high-relief addorsed animals on a gilt field. 11.4 grams, 35 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Seal Glove Ring with Crowned Lombardic H
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Large D-section hoop and narrow bezel with crowned Lombardic h. 5.22 grams, 27.24 mm overall, 22.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z 1/2, USA 12 1/2, Europe 29.43, Japan 28)
Found near Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.