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Large Medieval Enamelled Bronze 'Crowned R' Stud Large Medieval Enamelled Bronze 'Crowned R' Stud Large Medieval Enamelled Bronze 'Crowned R' Stud
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LOT 0361

Large Medieval Enamelled Bronze 'Crowned R' Stud

15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 5/8 in. (24.4 grams, 42 mm).

Quatrefoil type with interstitial points, reserved capital 'R' on a blue enamelled field, reserved crown above.

Provenance

Found Norfolk, UK.

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LOT 0361

Large Medieval Enamelled Bronze 'Crowned R' Stud

Sold for (Inc. bp): £520

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