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LOT 1856
Medieval and Later Bronze Key Collection
15TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 4 1/2 in. (82 grams total, 3-11.6 cm).
Mixed group including casket keys and a large door key with warded bit and balustered shank. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near York, UK.
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Medieval 'Published' Jewelled Gold Zoomorphic Annular Brooch
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Annular in plan with two segmented hoop, inset sapphire cabochons, separate pin. 1.17 grams, 14 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12295-219667. -
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Medieval Knight's Bronze Limoges Buckle Plate with Rampant Lion Fighting a Human-Headed Snake
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Rectangular plaque with two attachment holes and flange to rear, enamel design with rampant lion and figure; additional later rivet head close to one corner. 13.8 grams, 33 mm
Found North Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. -
Medieval Limestone Cloister Capital with Green Man Heads
South West France, late 12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
With square upper face developing to a round base; the spandrel decorated with a frieze comprising two grimacing faces linked by interlacing foliage; the back with two large acanthus leaves flanking a lanceolate floral motif. 16.1 kg, 28.5 cm
SAS Guillaumot-Richard, 25 June 2016, no.202. Ex central London gallery. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12183-221702.
Green Man masks are commonly found as bosses in the aisles of churches or in the cloisters of monastic complexes.
