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LOT 1641
Medieval and Later Bronze Buckle Collection
CIRCA 12TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 3/4 in. (300 grams total, 13-44 mm).
Comprising a variety of types and seizes from a broad range of timer periods, including decoratively shaped examples, incised ornament and examples retaining their tongues. [73, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Medieval Bronze and Lead Artefact Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a variety of artefacts: a spur rowel; spindle whorl with linear ornament; spindle whorl with lettering and heart motif; remains of a ring brooch; a mount with dog's head terminal. 105 grams total, 24-53 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising: a complete heraldic pendant accompanied by a Portable Antiquities Scheme record, quatrefoil in plan with a triangular tab between each foil creating a central shield bearing a worn heraldic device, possibly azure, a bend cotticed or, with worn remains of red and blue enamelling and trace remains of gilding, dated c.1340-1450; a square fitting displaying an X-motif and remains of gilding, stud to reverse; quatrefoil pendant with occluded loop and crowned shield to centre bearing heraldic device; large square-shaped pendant with broad bar, hatching and body, enigmatic recessed design with remains of blue and red enamelling and gilding; rectangular pendant with bars to one edge, circular piercing to three corners, enigmatic recessed design; fitting comprising two joined openwork discs with stars at the apex and studs to reverses. 71 grams total, 21-57 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-9E41E1. -
Medieval Gold Leaf-Shaped Pendant with Garnet
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £140
A sheet-gold leaf with suspension loop and raised central cell inlaid with a polished garnet cabochon. 0.25 grams, 12 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
