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LOT 2004
Cased Bronze Age to Post Medieval 'Published' Button Collection
850 B.C.-1800 A.D.
20 x 14 1/8 x 2 in. (3.1 kg total, 51 x 36 x 5 cm including case).
Collection of mainly bronze and silver buttons and fasteners, labelled and mounted in a glazed wooden display case; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series and Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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LOT 2004
Cased Bronze Age to Post Medieval 'Published' Button Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
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Silver Merchants Ring with Monogram
15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With fluted shoulders and scooped edges to the bezel, pointillé border and Greek monogram of a cross with 'MHNλ' finials. 6.72 grams, 21.82 mm overall, 18.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2 , USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the collection of the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising glazes of different colours and designs, including plants and vegetal designs, come with a geometric emphasis and figural scenes. 4.26 kg total, 10 x 12.5 - 13 x 13 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Composed mainly of blue and white glazed tiles displaying sailing vessels, still life scenes, figural vignettes, animals, polychrome floral motifs and others. 3.4 kg total, 12.5 x 13 - 13 x 13.3 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
