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Medieval Gilt Plaques of the Evangelist
Italy, 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Comprising three plaques depicting the symbols of the Evangelists Matthew (angel), Luke (ox) and Mark (lion). 92.3 grams total, 45-46 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Medieval Lead Vessel Group
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Each barrel-shaped with flared rim, one pinched into a trefoil. 42 grams total, 24-25 mm
Property of a South Australian gentleman; from his father's collection formed in the 1960s-2000s; thence by descent. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval or Tudor Bronze Purse Bar
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With hatched ornament to the outer ends of the bar and pierced rectangular panels beneath, swivel-mounted hoop. 61 grams, 13.5 cm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s. -
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With lateral loops and low-profile rosette to one side and a spiral whorl to the other. 55.1 grams, 53 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. -
Medieval Bronze Door Key with Lozenge-Shaped Handle
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Barrel-key with voided lozenge bow, balustered shaft with hollow forward end, split ward with bits. 24 grams, 74 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Tool Collection
10th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Including U-shaped clamps, an awl and other items. 260 grams total, 10.5 - 25 cm
Acquired prior to 2000. From a private Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval and Later Artefact Group
14th-21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including crotal bells, lead shot, badges, furniture fittings and other items. 2.35 kg total, 12-94 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. (UK buyers only, not for export) -
Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Royal Arms
England, 1300-1400 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a four-lobed plaque with interstitial points, integral pierced lug, reserved heater shield with three lions passant gardant. 7.38 grams, 42 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Long Crendon, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, UK, on Saturday 22nd January 2011. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SUR-25BC77. -
Medieval Bronze Buckle Collection
13th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including double-loop, D-shaped and other types. 58 grams total, 13-34 mm
Found various sites in the UK. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
Large Medieval Bronze Key
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With hollow-formed barrel-type shank and voided trefoil bow, acorn-shaped mandrel above; slot to the ward and angled bits; repaired. 42 grams, 82 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s. -
Medieval and Later Artefact Collection
14th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including: neck and mouth from a bellarmine jug ("Bartmannskrug" produced in the hinterland of Cologne, Rhineland), beehive thimble, belt mounts and other items. 197 grams total, 1.8-11 cm
Found various sites, UK. Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Henry VI
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Lozengiform plaque with low-relief facing image of Henry VI with processional cross; pellets to the border; pin to the reverse. 3.17 grams, 22 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore, circa 2000.