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Medieval Bronze Ring with Monogram
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Round-section hoop and a rectangular bezel with a monogram with a cross symbol and letters V and A flanking the cross. 3.43 grams, 22.75 mm overall, 17.07 x 18.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Medieval Bronze Dog-Shaped Padlock
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Formed as a standing dog with short legs and a linear fur design around the neck, socket to the chest, the now absent tail originally forming the bow. 26.2 grams, 39 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Medieval Bronze Shield-Shaped Buckle
Circa 1350 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Formed as an openwork shield with a transverse bar. 4.53 grams, 34 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Pendant of Saint Margaret Slaying the Dragon
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Low-relief discoid pendant, on the obverse St. Margaret triumphant over a dragon slain with a cross piercing its mouth; on the reverse: 'IHS' Christogram. 8.43 grams, 34 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
The cult of St Margaret was celebrated at King's Lynn, Norfolk, as part of the pilgrim route to Walsingham. -
Medieval Pewter Bell Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Flat low-relief image of a bell with hatched upper body, suspension loop with rope. 2.83 grams, 34 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Pendant with Cross Pommee
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Obverse with high-relief cross pommee to centre. 1.33 grams, 15 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Pewter Archangel Michael Standing Over Prostrate Dragon Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Ellipsoid type with low-relief image of winged archangel advancing with sword raised and shield held forward, one foot resting on a supine dragon; stud to reverse. 4.69 grams, 30 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
Revelation 12:7-12 Michael Defeats the Dragon ‘Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world, he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.’ -
Medieval Pewter Badge with Agnus Dei
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Discoid in plan with beaded border to a rectangular field, low-relief Agnus Dei advancing with nimbus to the animal's head, outer end of banner behind its rump; cross and pellet casting marks to reverse. 13.2 grams, 32 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Large Framed Book Plate with Egyptian Amulets
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Large-format engraved plate illustrating amulets of various types (figures of Bes and Pataikos, multiple wedjat, Taweret with dorsal pillar, etc.), from the book series La Description de l'Egypte published after the French army's Egyptian campaign (1798-1801), Book A, Volume V, plate 88; mounted in a modern glazed frame. 3 kg total, 70.6 x 53 cm including frame
Private collection, London, UK.
Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte; published between 1809 and 1828. Just 1,000 copies were distributed to various institutions, printed on laid paper with an 'Égypte ancienne et moderne' watermark. The book is subtitled Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l’expédition de l’Armée française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l’Empereur Napoléon le Grand (Gathering of observations and discoveries which were made in Egypt during the expedition of the French army, published on the orders of His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great). It was the world's first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the remains of ancient Egypt. -
Ottoman Style Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Blue Cabochon
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising a D-section hoop with expanding shoulders decorated with geometric motifs within raised borders, set with a blue cabochon, possibly sodalite. 8.31 grams, 30.32 mm overall, 20.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Prior English collection of Mr A.H.D. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an Ancient Art certificate of authenticity. -
Chinese Tang Style Terracotta Horse
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Hollow-formed, standing erect with mane swept back from the brow; separate saddle and blanket with traces of pigment; tail extended to rear, repaired. 3.95 kg, 40.7 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market. -
Large Sasanian Style Carved Rock Crystal Bead
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Spherical melon bead with finely carved grooves. 161 grams, 50 mm
Private collection, UK.