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LOT 1356
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Collection
12TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 2 3/8 in. (236 grams total, 11-59 mm).
The group comprising variously shaped mounts, coins, sliders, bells, brooches, buttons, and others; some fragmentary. [64, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thwing, Yorkshire Wolds, UK.
Acquired from the finder in 2009.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
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Medieval Silver Dragon Belt Fitting
15th-16th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Rectangular block with two curved bars and dragon-head finials, the block with incised square and five roundels, similar forming the eyes; fastener for a sword-belt. 49 grams, 52 mm
Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross Crosslet
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With a D-section hoop supporting a large circular bezel with raised rim, cross crosslet to the centre surrounded by concentric rings. 6.84 grams, 23.78 mm overall, 20.34 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000. -
Large Medieval Lead Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for John son of Andrew
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
With central floral motif, legend to the border '+ S' IONIS . FIL. ANDREE' (seal of John son of Andrew); raised chevrons to the reverse and lobe for piercing. 12.4 grams, 34 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
The spelling 'Andree' may reflect 'Andreæ' the genitive singular of Andrea, a female name.
