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The frame circular in plan with a sub-triangular cross-section and convex outer edge, flat reverse; a pair of decorative transverse grooves flanking the pin constriction, recess for the pin-rest; pin coiled around the shank, D-shaped in section and with a rounded point, decorated with three transverse grooves to the obverse. 2.72 grams, 21 mm



Found near Lewes, East Sussex, UK; declared as potential Treasure under the Treasure Act with Treasure reference no.2025T785, subsiquently disclaimed and returned to the finder. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SUSS-2465B3.

Annular brooches were used to fasten garments, growing in popularity during the 13th and 14th centuries and continuing into the Post Medieval period. See Egan and Pritchard (2002, pg. 248-255) for examples recovered from Medieval contexts in London. A broadly similar medieval example that has been submitted through the treasure process includes: 2007T343 (SUSS-BC4C47). However, the form is decoratively similar to some early Post Medieval examples such as DOR-3A57FD (2022T442) and GLO-3C6A1A (2022T439), of 16th century date, but on these examples the reverse of the frame is bevelled not flat. Based on the above examples a broad 13th to 17th century date is suggested.

Hat-badge formed as an advancing regardant Agnus Dei with textured fleece and swallow-tail banner. 0.84 grams, 11 mm



Acquired in the 1970s-1980s. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.

Square in plan, belt plate with hinge knuckle to the foredge, low-relief opposed cranes flanking a stem; rear plate attached with rivets. 5.89 grams, 25 mm



Found near Lewes, East Sussex, UK.

A mixed group of artefacts including an enamelled lentoid mount, a gilt strap end and a gilt rectangular mount with a profile bust within a circle, and others. 80 grams total, 20.3-102 mm



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

Comprising five large signet rings, each with a crowned letter on the bezel including R, O, W. 40.1 grams total, 24-27 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

Large group of various artefacts, including thimbles, mounts, buttons, strap ends, coins, a large crotal bell, a large cap inscribed 'IND CO OP & Co ROMFORD', and others. 867 grams total, 11-80 mm



Found Suffolk, UK. N.B. This lot is for UK buyers only.

Slender hoop with rectangular plaque, corrugated shoulders; incuse perching bird on a branch. 1.87 grams, 20.20 mm overall, 17.96 x 14.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)



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

Tubular-section shank, voided trefoil bow with clefts and grooved wards. 52.2 grams, 87 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

Comprising: heater-shaped pendant with red enamelled field, reserved fess between six billets; ring-brooch fragment with reserved Lombardic script text to each face, one side reading 'AVE MARIA'. 6.84 grams total, 17-42 mm



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

Cross patoncy plaque with notched ends to the arms and pellets to the lateral edges; cells with inset turquoise and other stones, each with ropework collar, ropework loop and beaded suspension ring. 15.4 grams, 66 mm



Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.

Rectangular leaf with one ragged edge; recto: list of fourteen saints' names, each with a liquid gold versal 'S beginning 'Sancte Ludowice'; verso: list of thirteen saints' names and other invocations, each with a liquid gold versal beginning 'Sancta scolastica'; pencilled notation to recto; in a hinged card frame with reveal. 44.7 grams, 20.3 x 16.5 cm



From a late 18th century Irish family collection; thence by descent to a Devonshire, UK, gentleman.

Lentoid-section hoop with expanding shoulders and carinated rectangular bezel; decorated with lateral bands of punched hatching. 4.4 grams, 20.65 mm overall, 17.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)



Acquired in the 1970s-1980s. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.