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Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border. 0.93 grams, 20 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, 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 type with central lion rampant inside Lombardic style inscription '+ SIGILLVM SECRETI' (Private Seal); remains of loop to reverse. 4.62 grams, 20 mm



Found Gosberton, Lincolnshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.56115.

Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border. 1.5 grams, 23 mm



Found Suffolk, UK.

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.

Comprising three annular brooches, one with floral motifs, one with a raised cell with traces of inlay, and the smallest with an inscription of meaningless letters. 5.86 grams total, 14-30 mm



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

Shield-shaped pendant with the Royal Arms of England, with three lions passant guardant. 12 grams, 46 mm



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

Octofoil mount with four attachment holes, agnus dei motif in profile reserved against a pounced field. 11.3 grams, 41 mm



Found Shottesbrooke, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SUR-D59AA0.

The image represents the Agnus Dei, a visual representation of Jesus as a lamb, which is more normally shown with a flag. The intensive use of punched annulets is often found on harness pendants of 12th-century date.

Comprising a D-section hoop and a domed, circular bezel with a stylised lion. 3.27 grams, 22.14 mm overall, 17.46 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

D-shaped hoop and trefoil shoulders, square-section bezel with band of pellets, claw setting for an iridescent glass cloison. 4.43 grams, 26.11 mm overall, 18.75 x 16.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)



Ex Cambridgeshire gentleman's collection, 1990s.

Lozenge-shaped pendant quartered with arms, fleur-de-lis at the top and bottom, with leopard’s heads on each side. 12.08 grams, 47 mm



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

With niello-filled legend to the bar: 'AVE MARIA G[R]ACIA PLE' and to reverse 'A DOMINV TE CVM *'; central heater-shaped plaque with niello-filled 'W' to one face and 'IHS' monogram to reverse. 58 grams, 15.1 cm



Acquired on the European art market in the early 2000s. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.

Comprising a D-section hoop with hatching on the shoulders, a raised oval bezel with a bird, a star, and other motifs. 9.55 grams, 24.29 mm overall, 18.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)



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

Lozenge-shaped pendant with low-relief decoration and traces of red enamel. 5.43 grams, 32 mm



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