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LOT 1607
Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Collection
CIRCA 15TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 7/8 in. (77 grams total, 12-23 mm).
Composed of thimbles of various dates, types and sizes, including beehive and decorated examples. [22, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Stag's Head
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of a hexagonal stem with collars and trilobate loop, circular die bearing a facing stag's head caboshed, with a cross between the antlers, surrounding Latin inscription 'IESVS MERCI' ('Jesus have mercy on me'); accompanied by an impression. 8.6 grams, 24 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-9CFE1B.
The design reflects the visions of St Eustace (2nd century) and Saint Hubert (8th century), who saw a stag with cross between antlers whilst hunting. -
Medieval Bronze Pocket Folding Mirror Case
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Medieval and Later Bronze Buckle Collection
Circa 12th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a variety buckle types and sizes from a broad range of time periods, including examples with trace remains of gilding; decoratively shaped and incised examples; together with a small number retaining their tongues or straps. 306 grams total, 13-61 mm
Found Berkshire, UK.
