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LOT 1817
Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Collection
14TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 3/4 in. (96 grams total, 11-20 mm).
Including beehive, annular, bell-shaped and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [27, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Medieval and Later Bronze Key Collection
15th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Mixed group including casket keys and a large door key with warded bit and balustered shank. 82 grams total, 3-11.6 cm
Found near York, UK. -
Medieval Bronze Royal Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Heater-shaped with raised border and reserved three lions passant gardant on an enamelled field. 9.52 grams, 39 mm
Found UK. From the collection of a Wiltshire, UK, gentleman, 1990s. -
Medieval Limestone Cloister Capital with Green Man Heads
South West France, late 12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
With square upper face developing to a round base; the spandrel decorated with a frieze comprising two grimacing faces linked by interlacing foliage; the back with two large acanthus leaves flanking a lanceolate floral motif. 16.1 kg, 28.5 cm
SAS Guillaumot-Richard, 25 June 2016, no.202. Ex central London gallery. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12183-221702.
Green Man masks are commonly found as bosses in the aisles of churches or in the cloisters of monastic complexes.
