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Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border. 1.13 grams, 23 mm



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

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.

With lateral loops and low-profile cross with W to obverse, reverse with a hatched crescent. 31.1 grams, 46 mm



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

Rectangular panel composed of lozenge-shaped tiles with trees, scrolled motifs, a sun, and three with partial inscription. 1.9 kg, 56.6 x 29 cm



Private collection, London, UK.

Discoid pendant with a feather flanked by fleur-de-lys. 6.8 grams, 42 mm



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

Annular brooch with a dagger-shaped pin, the upper part of the body twisted and decorated with pellets. 0.68 grams, 17 mm



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

Formed as an openwork quatrefoil with two projecting fleur-de-lys motifs, loop above. 26.1 grams, 69 mm



From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Drum-shaped body with raised net decoration on the sides, the top with a complicated floral cross and pellets. 7.81 grams, 23 mm



Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

Featuring a narrow hoop and expanding shoulders, a conical bezel with four petals, set with a pale purple glass gem. 1.64 grams, 23.82 mm overall, 17.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)



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

Lozenge-shaped with an integral suspension loop, featuring a central cross on a linear background with a wide border surrounding. 2.75 grams, 29 mm



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

Hinged loop to one end, the hook with a long shank and stylised beast-head below the shoulder. 4.23 grams, 58 mm



Private collection, Switzerland, 1992; thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s.

Comprising: a nimbate figure of Mary, dressed in voluminous robes, arms crossed at the chest and pierced through the edges; a nimble figure of John wearing voluminous robes, gazing down with a solemn expression on his face, hands clasped at the waist, pierced through the edges. 57.2 grams total, 61 mm each



Private collection, UK.

Rectangular openwork plaque showing the Archangel Gabriel appearing to the Virgin Mary within an architectural arch. 44.2 grams, 11.7 cm



Acquired on the European art market.