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Medieval Bronze Lozenge-Shaped Annular Brooch
1300-1400 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
The rectangular frame pierced at one corner for the pin, the upper face of the frame decorated with bands on small pellets in counter-relief. 2.04 grams, 16 mm
Found in Breckland, Norfolk, UK, on 28 February 2024. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.NMS-F7EF57. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Knight's Heraldic Insignia Gilt Bronze Plaque with Crossed Initials C and T
1300-1500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A large circular mount with a low-relief non-uniform cross, likely representing two intertwined calligraphic letters, perhaps 'C' and 'T'; vines or leaves flowing from possible banner decoration, recessed within an octagonal frame; evidence of gilding to the letter 'C' and around the border. 14.1 grams, 46 mm
Found whilst searching near Winsley, Wiltshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.WILT-AC2B28. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Gilt Bronze Altar Cross Saint Mount Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Including: winged and robed angel, embracing figures on a gilt field, lion passant with head raised. 61.7 grams total, 34-42 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 Bronze Artefact Group including Pocket Sundial Bar
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including a pocket sundial bar with incised lines and numbers, mouth with a pair of stylised passant guardant lions, 'fig' gesture strap end and others. 66 grams total, 18-58 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 Beehive and Later Thimble Collection
14th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Including beehive and other types. 60 grams total, 14-22 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. -
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Pendant Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: disc with suspension lug, openwork border and heater-shaped central void; heater-shaped appliqué with radiating lobes to the rim. 6.51 grams total, 21-38 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Gilt Bronze Buckle Plate with Lion
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Rectangular gilt bronze body with a low-relief lion passant regardant, a pair of attachment loop on a side. 6.46 grams, 24 mm
Ex Graham Slater (1924-2024) collection, Cambridge, UK; his collection assembled since the 1980s. From a Cambridgeshire, UK, private collection. 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): £117
Including lion rampant, saltire engrailed and other types, one with hinged suspension bar. 53 grams total, 39-54 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 'Pembroke Earls of Valence' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Heater-shaped with pierced lug above, enamel-filled heraldic design to obverse; variant of the arms of Valence blazoned 'barruly or and azure an orle of martlets gules'. 9.15 grams, 39 mm
Found Nutley, Hampshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an article on the pendant titled A Frenchman at the English Court by I.H. Szymansk. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The Valence arms feature horizontal blue and white stripes, while the present mount is reconstructed with blue and yellow. -
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Including heater-shaped lion passant with enamel remains, front-facing bird, equal-armed cross and other types. 16.8 grams total, 16-29 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 Willisham' Medieval Silver Stirrup Ring with Flower
1200-1500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Comprising a flat-section shank and triangular bezel with octofoil ornament. 3.07 grams, 26.95 mm overall, 18.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Willisham, Suffolk, UK, on 15 February 2023, declared as Treasure and disclaimed with Treasure reference no.2023 T270. Accompanied with a copy of the report for H M Coroner and the Treasure Act receipt. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-F3AD86. 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 Buckle and Harness Ring Collection
15th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Including annular and oval harness rings; a large rectangle type buckle, D-shaped, double-looped and other types. 162 grams total, 14-72 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.
N.B. This lot is for UK buyers only.