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Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border. 0.72 grams, 20 mm



Found North Yorkshire, UK.

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.

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.