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LOT 1684
Medieval and Later Bronze Harness Ring Collection
CIRCA 14TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 3/4 in. (350 grams total, 15-42 mm).
Mixed group of annular harness and bridle fittings in various sizes. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Hertfordshire, UK.
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Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Group
15th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including beehive type, child's size and others. 46 grams total, 10-21 mm
Acquired since the 1970s. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Stained Glass with Saint Simon the Zealot
Low Countries, circa 1550-1600 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Tongue-shaped panel with detailed monochrome scene, amber-coloured frame and nimbus; cracked and partly mounted for repair. 148 grams, 23.5 cm
with De Baecque Encheres, 5 March 2022, no.46. -
Medieval Gold Signet Ring with 'Indeed' Inscription and Lion
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20,800
Comprising a heavy D-section hoop and a thick round bezel, engraved facing lion to the centre with inscription 'yn : dede' above for 'in deed' or indeed'. 23.16 grams, 26.37 mm overall, 20.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 25.66, Japan 24)
Ex D.S. Lavendar, London, UK. Property of a North American gallery, acquired in 2012. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12121-214333.
The inscription, a means of expressing agreement, has not yet been matched to a particular family motto. However, the Anglo-Saxon words and the possible later date of the ring suggests that this is a motto descended from one of the Marcher Lords, or Knights Marchers. The latter occupied the border land between Wales and England, and were granted special privileges and status by William the Conqueror, and were virtually independent rulers.
