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Hollow-formed discoid clasp with repoussé scrolls and foliage to the upper face; plate with three holes to the rear of the clasp and similar to the tongue; underside with engraved initials 'MG' and maker's mark 'H·H'. 2.51 grams, 19 mm



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

The mark 'HH' is known for several silver- and goldsmiths but the exact form of this mark has not so far been identified.

Large group of fragments, including some green and yellow glazed, some handle fragments, and others. 2.62 kg total, 2.8-16.7 cm



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

Hollowform figure of a standing lady dressed in a long gown tied at the waist with a narrow belt, her hands held together at the chest, repaired. 340 grams, 22 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Comprising round-section hoop with three coiled wires, twisted wires forming a ring; accompanied with a handwritten note reading '2 rings from Thames, larger 17th century, smaller 16th century'. 1.24 grams total, 20-28 mm



Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. From the collection of a gentleman born in the late 19th century, formed 1940s-1970s. From an old Staffordshire family collection; thence by descent. Accompanied by an old identification ticket.

Composed of tubular beads with a polygonal pendant, restrung. 8.89 grams, 29 cm



Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Rectangular wooden block with gesso-covered obverse; painted image of a standing figure in colourful robes on a dais, staff in one hand and the other resting on an open book on a shelf with other books upright; to one edge, a standing female clutching the edges of a shapeless cloak or shawl around her shoulders; to the other edge, a scribe in loose tunic and sandals with a draped mantle, holding a quill in his left hand and a book in his right; one corner damaged and repaired. 1.06 kg, 32.3 x 25.3 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Rectangular panel made up of fragments with a scene of a rural labourer resting among trees, and an angel appearing to him. 285 grams, 20 cm wide



Private collection. From a Devon family estate on the edge of Dartmoor, from the 1930s to the present day. Several pieces formerly from the Collection of 'Ralegh Radford' (CourtenayArthur Ralegh Radford, 7 November 1900 - 27 December 1998) and reputedly sections of glass from Salisbury Cathedral matched to sections in Lydford Parish Church, Devon.

Composed of cylindrical beads and a lozenge-shaped feature pendant at the centre, restrung. 8.52 grams, 32.5 cm



Ex London, UK, art market 1990s.

Deep conical type with walled town motifs in black and ochre. 630 grams, 23.5 cm wide



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Deep hemispherical bowl with everted rim and two applied elegantly curving swan-neck handles. 600 grams, 27.6 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1960s. From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s.

Comprising two framed antique photos on a hand-painted field, one with 'Frankreich' inscription to the paper and a photo of a man sitting behind a horned trophy animal; one with a large group of men standing in front of a state in a historical courtyard. 1.23 kg total, 29 x 28 - 31.6 x 26.5 cm



Private collection, London, UK.

Larger and smaller glazed hippopotamus figures with black pigment Egyptian designs to the flanks. 759 grams total, 7.4-19 cm



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.