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LOT 1860
Cased Bronze Age, Medieval and Tudor 'Published' Hair and Dress Pin Collection
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.-16TH CENTURY A.D.
14 3/4 in. (1.4 kg total, 37.5 cm including box).
Including polyhedral, hipped, biconvex and other types in a felt-lined glazed wooden display case with labels; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
LiteratureCf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.68.
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LOT 1860
Cased Bronze Age, Medieval and Tudor 'Published' Hair and Dress Pin Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Medieval 'Published' Bronze Seal Matrix with Crowned R
14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Chessman-type with pierced finial; die with capital 'R' beneath a crown surrounded by a wreath. 8.8 grams, 26 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval 'Published' Beehive Thimble Collection
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Including beehive and annular types. 24 grams total, 13-22 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
In England thimbles first occurred around 1300, probably under the influence of the Hispano-Moresque examples. However, it wasn't until around 1350 that thimbles became objects of everyday use in England. -
Medieval Stained Glass Panel of a Bishop
Northern France, late 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Wearing a jewelled cope and with a disc brooch on the folded collar; lead came frame with suspension loops. 75 grams, 10.5 cm
Ex central London gallery.
