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LOT 1753
Medieval and Later Bronze Buckle Collection
CIRCA 12TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1 5/8 in. (316 grams total, 11-42 mm).
Comprising a variety of types and sizes from various time periods; including decoratively shaped examples. [91, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Medieval and Later Pottery Fragment Group
Circa 15th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising glazed, unglazed, decorated and polychrome fragments mainly from tiles and vessels, together with a vessel fragment featuring a lion modelled in relief. 11 kg total, 4-22 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Norman Silver-Gilt Statant Beast Brooch
Circa 11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,106
Of Romanesque style with hollow reverse to the body, catch behind the neck and hinged pin to the reverse; modelled in the half-round. 8.3 grams, 28 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Norman Period Bronze Ring with Dragon Walking Right
Circa 11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
The slender hoop with slightly expanded shoulders, sub-rectangular bezel engraved with a stylised standing dragon. 2.27 grams, 21.68 mm overall, 19.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.