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LOT 2200
Medieval and Later Bronze Snake Type Dagger Belt Hanger Group
CIRCA 15TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 1/4 in. (25.6 grams total, 22-34 mm).
Formed as S-shape with stylised serpent head at each end; two with round-section attachment rings. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2200
Medieval and Later Bronze Snake Type Dagger Belt Hanger Group
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with 'King of Birds' Inscription and Spread Eagle
Circa 1300-1400 A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With pierced trefoil terminal functioning as a suspension loop, double hexagonal collar, the shank flaring to the circular die; within a beaded circle, a standing spread eagle with hooked beak facing right on the die, the wings extending to each side with three vertical ribs or feathers; at the base, a cluster of ribs reflecting the feet or tail feathers; legend within a plain raised linear border '* REY DE OIZEVS' translating as 'king of birds'. 11.4 grams, 25 mm
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Inscription
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
D-section hoop with discoid decor enclosing a lozenge-shaped plaque inscribed 'ARI'. 5.96 grams, 23.50 mm overall, 18.55 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Silver Jewelled Cross Pendant
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Cross patoncy plaque with notched ends to the arms and pellets to the lateral edges; cells with inset turquoise and other stones, each with ropework collar, ropework loop and beaded suspension ring. 15.4 grams, 66 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.
