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LOT 1644
Large Medieval Lead Merchant's Token
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.4 grams, 26 mm).
Discoid, the obverse with initials HS separated by a pellet; the reverse with a large cross with crescentic terminals, pellets to the field. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Bronze Artefact Collection
1100-1500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including heater-shaped belt-plates, scallop-shaped scabbard chape and other items. 43.8 grams total, 24-42 mm
Found North Yorkshire, UK. -
Medieval Gilt Wooden Relief with Enthroned Virgin and Child Surrounded by Angels
Italian, Lombardy, circa 1480 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Rectangular panel with cartapesta relief of Virgin and Child carved in the half-round; Mary seated, nimbate with hands pressed together in prayer, infant lying across her lap, flanked by four winged angels in poses of adoration; gilt surface with pink flesh tones; inscribed to base 'SALVE REGINA MATE[R MISERICORDIAE]' (Hail Mother the Queen). 1.07 kg, 36.5 x 27 cm
German private collection, 2019. Ex central London gallery. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12056-217445.
Like all the ancient and medieval statues, this artwork was also originally lavishly painted and most of the colours are still visible with gold and red and light blue being the main colours used for Saint Mary. Interestingly, the inscription recalls the three first words of the Cluny prayer to the Virgin Mary: SALVE REGINA, MATER MISERICORDIAE (Hail Holy Queen Merciful Mother), used by the Templars as a war song. -
Medieval Bronze Artefact Group
12th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including belt fittings, an openwork staff finial, belt buckle loops, a thimble and other items. 230 grams total, 14-64 mm
Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.
