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LOT 1971
Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Collection
CIRCA 15TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (33 grams total, 14-21 mm).
Comprising five beehive types and four with an open top. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on various UK sites since 1974.
Property of an Essex collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motifs
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
With a slender D-section hoop and large lentoid bezel with punched ring-and-dot motifs. 2.91 grams, 18.99 mm overall, 16.33 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Large Medieval Bronze Decorated Signet Ring
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Carinated D-section shoulders developing to a lozengiform bezel with hatched ornament and spur to each angle, beast-heads on the shoulders. 8.98 grams, 24.84 mm overall, 17.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Large Medieval Bronze Ring for Oswald
10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With ellipsoid bezel, legend 'OSWALD' between two rows of gammadion motifs. 5.84 grams, 24.84 mm overall, 20.61 x 17.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
