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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.

Forge-welded single-edged blade with scooped tip and separate gilded baluster; wooden scales to both sides of the tang held in place with two studs on each side; trapezoidal pommel with incised segments and radiating hatching. 26 grams, 15.5 cm



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

Rectangular pendant with a six-petalled red enamelled flower surrounded by a wavy border, pierced through the lower edge. 11.8 grams, 38 mm



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

Mixed group of items, including buckles, purse-bar fragments, pins, two 'sand dollar' fossils, and others. 916 grams total, 10-99 mm



From the private collection of a Sussex, UK, gentleman.

With narrow triangular flange, low-relief geometric designs, hatched bands and tendrils. 6.18 grams, 28.45 mm overall, 21.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X 1/2, USA 11 3/4, Europe 26.92, Japan 25)



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