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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 Silver Ring with Plain Bezel
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With a wide D-section hoop, raised boss to the base and on the shoulders, large discoid bezel. 8.50 grams, 23.48 mm overall, 18.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
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. -
Medieval Pewter Miniature Axehead
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With crosshatch pattern in relief on both sides, originally fitted to a small wooden shaft with traces of the wood remaining in the socket. 11.2 grams, 57 mm
Previously with Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK, with stock code M257-1. Ex TimesAncient, Bristol, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry, and a previous dealer's sales ticket. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
It is though that such tokens were worn by the spectators at tournaments. The hatching may have been intended as keying for paint. -
Medieval Bronze Bishop's Stirrup Ring with Sapphire Cabochon
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With a slender D-section hoop, raised bezel set with dark blue sapphire cabochon. 1.40 grams, 20.79 mm overall, 16.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
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.
