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LOT 1677
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Group
CIRCA 12TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 2 3/8 in. (680 grams total, 14-60 mm).
Comprising complete and fragmentary artefacts including: crotal bells; clothes clasps; finger rings; heart-shaped mounts; furniture fittings; purse bars and other miscellaneous items, including gilt examples. [113, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Medieval Limestone Corbel Head
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
The figure carved wearing a hooded cowl, face face with furrowed brow, hooded eyes, sunken cheeks and down-turned mouth; remains of moulded springer to the top and rear of the head; chipped; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 3.8 kg, 28 cm including stand
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK. Ex London collection, 1980s-1990s. -
Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With slender gold hoop, drum-shaped bezel with granulation to the outer face, inset garnet cabochon. 0.89 grams, 17.87 mm overall, 16.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Medieval Knight's Bronze 'Boroughbridge Roll' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Heater-shaped with suspension loop; low-relief armorial design blazoned 'quarterly per fess indented' attributed to the Sandford family of Gloucestershire. 7.48 grams, 36 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic.
The attribution of these arms appears in the Boroughbridge roll of arms, an armorial of knights in the host collected for the siege of Berwick in September 1319.
