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LOT 1987
Medieval and Later Bronze and Iron Artefact Collection
14TH-19TH CENTURY AD.
1/2 - 4 in. (244 grams total, 1.2-10.3 cm).
Including weights, thimbles, crotal bell, finger ring and other items. [38, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Comprising a flat-section shank and triangular bezel with octofoil ornament. 3.07 grams, 26.95 mm overall, 18.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Willisham, Suffolk, UK, on 15 February 2023, declared as Treasure and disclaimed with Treasure reference no.2023 T270. Accompanied with a copy of the report for H M Coroner and the Treasure Act receipt. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-F3AD86. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Brass Cross with Elaborate Interlace Pattern
Ethiopia, circa 1440-1480 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Openwork panel comprising expanding-arm crosses within intersecting circles; attached to a tapering shaft with everted rim and with early shaft repair using wire. 758 grams, 29.2 cm
Private collection, Hong Kong. From a private collection, Suffolk, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A quatrefoil pendant with integral loop retaining most of the original enamel, lion statant regardant in square gules, fleur-de-lys projecting from each side on azure background. 11.5 grams, 36 mm
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