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LOT 1810
Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Collection
14TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 in. (97 grams total, 12-27 mm).
Including beehive, bell-shaped and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [26, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Large Medieval 'Published' Gilt Bronze Merchant's Monogram Glove Ring
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
With wreath detailing to the shank, octagonal plaque bezel with merchant's mark and blackletter 'i h' flanking. 9.96 grams, 29.40 mm overall, 23.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+2 1/2, USA 13 3/4, Europe 32.01, Japan 30)
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.12293-219669. -
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Medieval and Later 'Wiltshire and Somerset' Lead Farm Token Collection
15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Mixed group of discoid tokens including annular, square and heart-shaped types. 133 grams total, 17.2 x 10 cm including box
Found Wiltshire and Somerset, UK. -
Medieval Bronze St. Edmunds Pilgrim's Badge
1450-1525 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Flat openwork badge with low-relief design of King (St.) Edmund of East Anglia tied to a tree flanked by two bowmen aiming at him, in a foliage setting; scar for attachment pin to reverse. 35.3 grams, 28 mm
Found Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
