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Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border. 0.65 grams, 20 mm



Found Suffolk, UK. Property of a Suffolk, 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.

Including D-shaped, twin-loop, square and other types. 688 grams total, 17-84 mm



Found Suffolk, UK. (UK buyers only, not for export)

Shield-shaped pendant with a double chevron. 8.72 grams, 48 mm



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

Large group of mixed artefacts, including clothes fasteners, mounts, brooches, buckles, coins, and others. 755 grams total, 11-83 mm



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

Comprising three vesica seal matrices, one with an intact loop, and a circular lead seal matrix with a rosette. 27.6 grams total, 20-37 mm



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

Featuring the crucified Christ with his arms splayed on the cross, wearing a loincloth and a small cross placed above his head. 7.5 grams, 51 mm



From a European collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's sales ticket.

Comprising a tubular body splaying into three turreted towers, three loops on the reverse. 10.3 grams, 58 mm



From a European collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's sales ticket.

Comprising: an openwork chape with three fleur-de-lys motifs and three vertical bars; a chape with horizontal stripes and a faux-ropework border. 22.1 grams total, 36-42 mm



From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. Accompanied by two previous dealer's sales tickets.

Featuring a slender hoop and a circular bezel with a piecrust edge and a rosette underneath, a recess at the centre with light-green enamel. 4.01 grams, 23.16 mm overall, 16.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)



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

Comprising a thick D-section hoop with stepped shoulders with hatching, a rectangular bezel with a cross motif. 5.59 grams, 24.66 mm overall, 17.51 x 19.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)



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

Comprising three annular brooches: one with a raised wreath decoration; one with parallel notches; one with six raised cells, four with blue and white glass inserts. 9.03 grams total, 16-28 mm



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

Both saints shown nimbate and dressed in voluminous robes, Mary's long hair cascading down her shoulders and holding an ointment jar in her hands. 74.9 grams total, 57-58 mm



Private collection, UK.