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Convex face with lion rampant and vestigial traces of red enamel; perhaps originally gilded, suggesting the blazon 'Or a lion rampant Gules', the arms of the Earls of Arundel (FitzAlan family); transverse suspension loop intact. 11.7 grams, 41 mm



Found Whaplode, Lincolnshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.56925.

Gently domed in profile with knop handle; concentric incised bands with reserved foliage and flowers on a hatched field; lip to underside. 74.3 grams, 71 mm



Found near Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, UK. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Flat discoid with central design of a cross pattée with a pellet in each angle; abbreviated inscription to the border 'AVE:MARIA:GRA' (Hail Mary (full of) grace); lug at the top. 13.4 grams, 26 mm



Found Islip, Northamptonshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.44886.

Heater-shaped with pierced suspension lug above; enamelled field in undy (wavy) lines with label in chief. 8.69 grams, 42 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

The label was applied over the family arms to denote the first son during his father's lifetime.

Comprising: discoid seal matrix with a male and female bust flanking a tree and surrounding Latin inscription '* SIGILLVM AMORIS ' (Seal of Love), reverse plain with pierced suspension lug; fragment of a seal showing a seated Virgin and Child, accompanied by the common rhyming inscription '[MATER DEI] MEMENTO MEI' [Mother of God, remember me]. 7.36 grams total, 19-24 mm



Found Ravensden, Bedfordshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.54276.

Annular brooch with fine ropework pattern and six projecting granulated pyramids on the outer edge, articulated pin. 2.32 grams, 19 mm



From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's sales ticket.

Including domed type with voided cross and pellets, and other types. 11.3 grams total, 29-33 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border. 0.75 grams, 18 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.

Vesica-shaped with a loop on the reverse, two birds flanking a tree at the centre, and the inscription likely reading ‘SIGILLVMS : EERETI’ for 'SIGILLVM SECRETI' (private seal)'. 7.66 grams, 30 mm



Acquired on the European art market.

Blue and red enamelled quatrefoil pendant with a central shield flanked by long-tailed beasts facing back. 15.6 grams, 44 mm



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

Comprising: two shield-shaped pendants, a gilt pendant hanger, one a six-petalled pendant, and a triangular pendant with a large suspension loop. 31.2 grams total, 28-40 mm



Found Suffolk, UK.

Oval seal with a tapering hexagonal-section handle surmounted by a suspension loop, underside with a standing nimbate Saint Catherine, a wheel to her side and an inscription 'SAVNC[T]A CATRINA' surrounding. 11.1 grams, 26 mm



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