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Comprising Madonna and Child beneath an architectural frame. 3.7 grams, 33 mm



From a European collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's sales ticket.

Comprising a D-section shank with stud to the underside, drum-shaped bezel with impressed central starburst. 11.49 grams, 26.04 mm overall, 19.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)



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

Broad hoop with rounded shoulders, one with a pellet; trumpet-shaped bezel with cross barby motif; supplied with an impression. 5.45 grams, 25.38 mm overall, 19.59 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)



Found Wilden, Bedfordshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.50799.

With billeted inner and outer rims and D-section central panel decorated with punched-point wreath detail, the ring waisted to accommodate a flat-section triangular tongue. 7.49 grams, 32 mm



Ex Horton collection; previously in a Buckinghamshire, UK, collection since the 1980s. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.

Lozenge-shaped pendant with lion rampant, bend with red enamel. 6.5 grams, 35 mm



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

Formed as four radiating round-section arms with disc finials; integral loop above. 8.19 grams, 30 mm



Found Wilden, Bedfordshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.54759.

Comprising a D-section hoop and teardrop bezel with median zigzag band between curved and rectilinear motifs, possibly birds 10.45 grams, 25.05 mm overall, 18.79 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.

Comprising a hexagonally-facetted stem with a hexagonal collar dividing the stem and terminal, the terminal formed as a hexagonally-facetted conical knop tapering to a point. 6.45 grams, 81 mm



Found by Jason Ashley whilst searching with a metal detector near Topcliffe, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, UK, on Sunday, 22nd October 2023. Accompanied by a copy of the Report for HM Coroner on find of Potential Treasure with Treasure reference no.2024T129. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum disclaiming the Crown's interest in the find. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-0EBA56.

With stylised zoomorphic detailing to the spout, mouth developing to a round-section spout, arched neck with a section cut away for attachment. 48.7 grams, 75 mm



Found North Yorkshire, UK.

A priest's laver was a large ceremonial basin used for ritual ablutions.

Vesica-shaped with a loop on the reverse, a bird holding a branch at the centre, inscription surrounding 'IESV: SEL BON E LEL', translating as ‘I am a seal, good and loyal’. 5.88 grams, 26 mm



Acquired on the European art market.

Mixed group including a gilt buckle plate with lion statant; a pilgrim's ampulla; a zoomorphic finial; a gilt pendant; and others. 72.8 grams total, 12-53 mm



Found North Yorkshire, UK.

Discoid in plan with faceted shank and pierced lug finial; central image of a bird advancing left with one wing raised above the back; legend to the border: '*PRIVE SV' ('I am private'); supplied wih an impression. 7.58 grams, 20 mm



Found Ravensden, Bedfordshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BH-D78F26.