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LOT 1734
Medieval And Later Bronze Ring Collection
CIRCA 14TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 in. (62.8 grams total, 13-25 mm).
Composed of rings of various sizes, dates and styles, including: plaited hoops; rolled gold; buckle designs; decoratively incised bezels; initialled bezels; together with other types. [35, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Essex, UK.
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Medieval Gold Ring with Amethyst Gemstone
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Stirrup-shaped hoop with four claws holding a cut and polished amethyst. 2.69 grams, 23.40 mm overall, 17.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a single cutting edge, scale tang and bifacial pommel with incised motifs. 49 grams, 20.2 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
In the medieval knives, the tang could be attached to the tang in two ways depending on the the form of the tang. Whittle-tang knives have a tapered tang which is inserted into or through the handle. Scale-tang knives have wider and flatter tangs onto which the plates comprising the handle are attached with metal rivets. -
Medieval Bronze and Iron Bell Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including iron bells, each retaining the suspension loop and clapper and producing a different sound. 620 grams total, 5-13.7 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
