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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 Wooden Lion Pew
East Anglia, 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Carved finial for a church pew with scooped arm-rest and rear slot for shelf; tapering upper section with trefoil finial; arm-rest with integral carved figure of a lion couchant with tiered curly mane. 15.7 kg, 108.5 cm high
Ex Peter Richey, 1999. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Gold Pendant
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £455
Hollow-formed polyhedral pendant with circular cell and inset garnet cabochon to each face; ribbed suspension tube. 5.48 grams, 23 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Beehive Thimble
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With punched pellets to the outer face in concentric bands. 8.64 grams, 20 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
