Low-relef openwork plaque of an advancing lion passant gardant, symbol of St. Mark; mounting stud to reverse. 16.8 grams, 37 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman.

Discoid with domed centre and punched dots to the obverse, hinged bar with a suspension loop to each end. 25.1 grams, 66 mm



From the private collection of the late Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK, acquired 1980s-1990s.

The frame formed as a couple with joined hands raised to head-height and the other hand placed on the chest, dancing on a curved baseline; tongue coiled about the waist of the male. 8.82 grams, 34 mm



Ex Norwich, UK, dealer, early 1980s. From a London, UK, private collection since the 1980s.

With hatched panes to the hoop, ellipsoid bezel with incised pentagram reserved on a pointillé field. 4.11 grams, 24.04 mm overall, 20.95 x 18.74 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

D-section hoop with a raised dicoid bezel bearing an image of a stylised warrior on a pelletted field. 4.62 grams, 19.42 mm overall, 14.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)



Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

These banded rings, made of bronze sheet with a flattened ellipsoidal head, could be decorated with geometric or animal ornaments executed by shallow carving. In this circumstance, the bezel is decorated with a stylised image, most probably of Archangel Michael, who was asked for protection and blessing.

Comprising a circular frame with punched-point ornament and integral loop; low-relief advancing wolf with gaping jaws and raised tail. 21.4 grams, 56 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman.

Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. 1.05 grams, 23 mm



Found Suffolk, UK. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

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.

Discoid plaque with incised decoration to obverse and foliage finial. 19.2 grams, 60 mm



From the private collection of the late Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK, acquired 1980s-1990s.

Comprising a slender hoop and a lentoid-shaped bezel with an incuse nude figure, standing with the weight on one leg and resting the bent elbow on the raised leg. 3.82 grams, 24.83 mm overall, 20.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)



Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

These kind of rings, possibly used as signet rings, find their parallels with artefacts from Eastern Europe, especially in the area of Smederevo. Comparison elements support a date of the 15th century A.D.

Comprising of one with suspension loop supporting a dangle; one with ribbing to the outter face. 8.25 grams total, 25-28 mm



Ex European collection. Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.

Rectangular with raised pellet in each corner and at the centre, gilded on obverse with suspension loop. 8.47 grams, 38 mm



From the private collection of the late Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK, acquired 1980s-1990s.

Comprising seven rings with decorative bezels, one with a broken hoop. 26.3 grams total, 14-23 mm



Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Similar cast bronze rings with images of stylised animals and chevrons or other geometric patterns were found in the Necropolis of Zabran, Zemun, and dated 10th-15th century A.D. These rings were often decorated with stylised images of animals and geometric patterns.