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LOT 1355
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Collection
MAINLY 15TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 7/8 in. (110 grams total, 21-48 mm).
Comprising various buckles; a key; a heraldic pendant devoid of loop with remains of enamel; a stamp seal with stone intaglio engraved with cursive text; a discoid weight with 'S V' to both sides; and an openwork ring. [13, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Northampton and Somerset, UK.
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Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Horse Harness Hanger with Lion
12th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
The lion in high-relief, lying along the pendant with its head resting on its front paws, lug to each corner with rivet hole, two pierced lugs to top edge for suspension bar, decoratively notched edges, extensive remains of gilding. 30 grams, 30 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
Circa 13th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising examples of various types, including some retaining the rowel, buckle and other fitting elements. 249 grams total, 11.5-15 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
The early rowel spurs had short necks and small four-six or seven point star rowels, while four rowels were uncommon. After c.1350 the multipoint rowel became voguish though the former shapes continued. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Birds
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With a D-section hoop and keeled shoulders, hexagonal bezel with pelletted border enclosing an image of two opposing long-necked birds facing a staff. 3.95 grams, 20.36 mm overall, 16.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
