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LOT 0382
Large Medieval 'Published' Silver-Gilt Annular Brooch with Flowers
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (7.29 grams, 46 mm).
With slender hoop and four applied quatrefoil plates, alternating plain and twisted hoop sections; free-running pin. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
PublishedPublished on the front cover of Bailey, G., Detector Finds 1, Witham, 1992, also p.47-48, no.6; and Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840, Witham, 2004, p.107, fig.(1)3.26.
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LOT 0382
Large Medieval 'Published' Silver-Gilt Annular Brooch with Flowers
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
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Medieval Bone Corpus Christi
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Carved in the half-round with head tilted, crown of thorns to the brow and loincloth gathered at the hip; feet crossed and pierced for mounting; hatching to the knees and beard; mounted on a wooden display stand. 92 grams total, 14 cm including stand
From the private collection of the late Victor Brox. -
Medieval Silver-Gilt Claddagh Style Ring
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Ribbed hoop, applied parcel-gilt bezel with a crowned heart flanked by quatrefoils. 6.19 grams, 23.75 mm overall, 19.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. Recorded by the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). Accompanied by a copy of the report to HM Coroner with Treasure reference no.2017 T948. Accompanied by a letter from the British Museum informing that the Crown's interest in this find has been disclaimed.
The design lacks the clasped hands which are a usual feature of the claddagh rings. -
Medieval and Other Bronze Artefact Group
Circa 4th century B.C.-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Essex, UK, collector. Accompanied by an old handwritten information slip.
