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LOT 1858
Large Medieval Bronze Signet Ring
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.43 grams, 25.67 mm overall, 20.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)).
D-section hoop and disc bezel with 'R' between fronds and crown above; attached to a collector's card with sample seal impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Dame Joan Evans (1893-1977), thence gifted during her lifetime to a gentleman collector friend from South East England.
FootnotesDame Joan Evans, DBE, FSA, FRHistS, enjoyed a long and distinguished career as an author and historian. She was appointed the president of the Society of Antiquaries in 1959, the first woman to hold this position, serving until 1964. From 1948 to 1951, Joan Evans served as President of the Royal Archaeological Institute. She received the Society’s gold medal in 1973. Joan Evans was honoured with a host of honorary degrees and fellowships, as well as fellowships of the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Society of Literature. She was a Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur, and was appointed a Dame of the British Empire in 1976. She served as a trustee of both the London and the British museums, and as a member of the advisory council of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Medieval 'Thames' Iron Stylus
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Very Large Medieval 'Cheltenham' Bronze Signet Glove Ring
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
D-section hoop and disc bezel with 'R' between fronds; attached to a collector's card with sample seal impression and legend 'N[ea]r Cheltenham 1865'. 11.50 grams total, 27.57 mm overall, 22.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25)
Found near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK, in 1865. From the collection of Dame Joan Evans (1893-1977), thence gifted during her lifetime to a gentleman collector friend from South East England.
Dame Joan Evans, DBE, FSA, FRHistS, enjoyed a long and distinguished career as an author and historian. She was appointed the president of the Society of Antiquaries in 1959, the first woman to hold this position, serving until 1964. From 1948 to 1951, Joan Evans served as President of the Royal Archaeological Institute. She received the Society’s gold medal in 1973. Joan Evans was honoured with a host of honorary degrees and fellowships, as well as fellowships of the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Society of Literature. She was a Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur, and was appointed a Dame of the British Empire in 1976. She served as a trustee of both the London and the British museums, and as a member of the advisory council of the Victoria and Albert Museum. -
Medieval Iron Knife Blade Collection
Circa 12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Each a single-edge leaf-shaped blade with whittle tang, one with integral bolster. 84 grams total, 12.6-18.1 cm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
