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LOT 1621
Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Collection
CIRCA 15TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 7/8 in. (87 grams total, 11-22 mm).
Ranging in sizes and types, and including beehive and open-topped examples and examples decorated with palmettes. [25, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet
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With slender gold hoop, drum-shaped bezel with granulation to the outer face, inset garnet cabochon. 0.89 grams, 17.87 mm overall, 16.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Medieval Knight's Bronze 'Dovedale Family' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Being a heater-shield form with remains of integral suspension loop; the device an 'argent cross moline gules' showing cross moline (sometimes described as recercelee when the curled ends of the limbs are exaggerated) on a red enamelled field. 4.5 grams, 29 mm
From the Sullivan family collection, UK; acquired since 2003.
The device is associated with several English families but most prominently with members of the Dovedale family (with various spellings) which appears to have originated in Yorkshire or Cheshire from the 12th century AD. -
Medieval 'Thames' Iron Knife with Bone Handle
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Blade with single cutting edge and punched motifs to spine near the neck; bolster displaying engraved panels to both faces; shaped handle with sub-triangular cross-section. 24 grams, 17.5 cm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
