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LOT 1806
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Collection
14TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 3 1/8 in. (133 grams total, 23-79 mm).
Including a spur rowel, finger ring, key bow, buckle loop and other items. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom various collections, acquired circa 1950-early 2000s.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Bronze Priest's Laver Holy Water Pouring Vessel Spout
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With stylised zoomorphic detailing to the spout, mouth developing to a round-section spout, arched neck with section cut away for attachment. 49 grams, 66 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
A priest's laver was a large ceremonial basin used for ritual ablutions. -
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Horse Harness Pendant
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising a central disc with eight radiating lobes, each with a shallow recess to accept enamel, incised ring enclosing a perching bird; integral loop. 7.09 grams, 37 mm
Found Gloucestershire, UK. -
Medieval 'Thames' Lead Bifacial Seal Matrix for William
Circa 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Discoid in plan with central floret to each face and legend to the border; Side A: '* + S'VILL DE VVE[..]' (seal of William of WE[..]); Side B: '+ [S]' [.]VIAN[.]NVR[.]LL'. 11.4 grams, 24.8 mm
Found Thames, UK. From the later Peter Hooper Pewter and Lead collection, who was a guest lecturer at West Dean College and was a longtime member of the Pewter Society who contributed to the Pewter Society Magazine.
