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LOT 1551
Large Medieval Bronze Annular Brooch with Magical Inscription
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (11.08 grams, 56 mm wide).
The disc inscribed in Latin letters: 'dOM ɸ N ɸ * VVRbVM' (i.e. Domini Vurbum for Domini Verbum, 'God's Word'); with later added articulate pin. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
LiteratureCf. similar inscribed brooch in East Riding Museums, inventory no.ERYMS:2009.127.
FootnotesThe presence of the runic 'j' character is unusual - perhaps the magical quality which was still felt to belong to runes in the late middle ages was felt to augment the amuletic nature of the inscription.
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LOT 1551
Large Medieval Bronze Annular Brooch with Magical Inscription
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
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Medieval Gilt Lion Dagger Chape
13th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
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Fine condition. Rare.
Private collection, before 1976. Thence by descent. -
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Opening Bid: £1,389
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Mary was considered the former sinner par excellence who, having abandoned the path of sinful vice, returned to original purity through the light of Christ, and accompanied Jesus until the last moments, shared the pain of his death with his mother and was witness of the Resurrection. Because of this, her appearance was often that of a simple girl, with long hair that echoed the biblical account. It was believed that through devotion and prayer to images of Mary Magdalene, the viewer might, like her, regain purity and find the same redemption that she was given by Christ. -
Medieval Ceramic Juglet
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a broad neck, splayed foot and applied handle; chipped. 297 grams, 12 cm high
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
