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LOT 1888
Medieval Agate Cameo of an Eagle
11TH-13TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
3/4 in. (1.90 grams, 18 mm).
With reserved high-relief profile figure of an eagle with its head turned to the rear.
ProvenanceFrench art market.
Private collection, England.
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Medieval Knight's Bronze 'Piers de gaveston, Earl of Cornwall' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
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Heater-shaped with attachment lug above, heraldic design of six eagles. 9.51 grams, 35 mm
Found White Waltham, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK, on Tuesday 1st October 2019. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-3EDE3F.
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Medieval Inscribed Bronze Purse Bar
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Opening Bid: £90
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Eastern Medieval Ring with Figure
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a slender hoop and a lentoid-shaped bezel with an incuse nude figure, standing with the weight on one leg and resting the bent elbow on the raised leg. 3.82 grams, 24.83 mm overall, 20.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
These kind of rings, possibly used as signet rings, find their parallels with artefacts from Eastern Europe, especially in the area of Smederevo. Comparison elements support a date of the 15th century A.D.
