Rectangular-section wide band with dense fluting to the outer face. 2.59 grams, 21.06 mm overall, 18.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s-1990s. Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Comprising a keeled hoop with extensive incised decoration, lozenge plaque with X-motif to each shoulder with a cross motif above; tall bezel with a low-relief sunburst motif. 10.35 grams, 31.90 mm overall, 19.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)



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.

Including square, heater-shaped and other types with low-relief fret, cross moline and other heraldic motifs. 33.4 grams total, 28-37 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.

Comprising: a chessman seal matrix with 'I' flanked by two branches; a chessman seal matrix with a cockerel-type bird walking surrounded by the common Anglo-Norman legend PRIVE SV (I am private); a conical seal matrix with loop above, underside formed as four-leaved plant, possibly paris quadrifolia (truelove). 17 grams total, 16-26 mm



Found whilst searching in Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Carved in a form of a standing male wearing a short tunic, one leg slightly bent, detachable arms absent, drilled at the back; remains of black, white and cream pigment; one foot chipped. 48 grams, 14.8 cm



From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. 1.27 grams, 22 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.

Heater-shaped with integral loop above; three diagonal stripes (bends cotised) on a blue field with lions rampant; blazoned 'azure a bend cotised between six lions rampant or', the arms of de Bohun, earls of Hereford and Essex. 12.8 grams, 41 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 de Bohun family took its name from the region of Bohun in the Cotentin peninsula, Normandy, France. John de Bohun, 5th Earl of Hereford (died January 1336) was born the son of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford. After his Humphrey's death at the Battle of Boroughbridge, the family lands were forfeited by John who was only later permitted to succeed to his positions as Earl of Hereford and Essex, Constable of England and Lord of Brecknock.

With lateral spur to each scooped shoulder, disc bezel with low-relief rosette. 8.04 grams, 24.54 mm overall, 19.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)



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.

Openwork panel comprising expanding-arm crosses within intersecting circles; attached to a tapering shaft with everted rim and with early shaft repair using wire. 758 grams, 29.2 cm



Private collection, Hong Kong. From a private collection, Suffolk, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Including a hooked belt fitting acorn appliqué and other items. 41 grams total, 3-10.8 cm



Found Suffolk, UK, circa 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Trapezoidal in plan with hinge knuckles to the narrow end, high-relief design of two birds' wings in plan flanking a vertical bar; possibly a horse harness mount. 11.42 grams, 34 mm



Ex European collection, 1980s. From the collection of a London antiquarian. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

The piece is gilded to both faces, which is unusual and makes it likely that it was intended to be seen from both sides.

Including teardrop-shield, crescent and other types with gilt detailing. 40 grams total, 38-45 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.