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LOT 1782
Medieval and Later Bronze Buckle Collection
14TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3 1/4 in. (565 grams total, 17-81 mm).
Including shoe buckles, D-frame and double-frame types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [51, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
LiteratureCf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 5, Witham, 1995, p.24-25.
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Medieval Bronze Mask Mount
12th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Mount fragment formed as a facing mask with lateral flanges; the face formed with undulating lines to the brow, triangular nose with almond-shaped eyes, broad moustache and long flowing beard; D-shaped lateral flanges pierced for attachment, bulbous transverse finial also pierced; remains of loop above. 16.3 grams, 50 mm
From an old UK collection, 1980s. -
Medieval Lead Cross Pendant
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With irregular square-section arms, pierced suspension hole, texture detailing. 17 grams, 42 mm
Found UK. From the collection of a Wiltshire, UK, gentleman, 1990s. -
Medieval Bronze Buckle Collection
12th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Mixed group of buckles and buckle loops, some with mounting tags. 129 grams total, 13-44 mm
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