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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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Medieval Gold Ring with Topaz Cabochon
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,160
Comprising sculpted frond to each shoulder, rectangular stepped cell to the bezel with inset pyramidal topaz cabochon. 5.40 grams, 23.50 mm overall, 17.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. UK collection of a European gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12297-219626. -
Medieval Bone Corpus Christi
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Carved in the half-round with head tilted, crown of thorns to the brow and loincloth gathered at the hip; feet crossed and pierced for mounting; hatching to the knees and beard; mounted on a wooden display stand. 92 grams total, 14 cm including stand
From the private collection of the late Victor Brox. -
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Medieval and Later Artefact Group
14th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including a winder key, belt buckles, Jew's harp and other items. 133 grams total, 19-53 mm
Private collection, Buckinghamshire, UK; formed in the 1980s. Property of a Scottish collector, acquired in 2013.
Three buckles from this set can be dated to the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries A.D. Very often the pin of these buckles was made of brass, and some were used for the sword's or sabre's baldric, positioned across the right shoulder of the body.
