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LOT 1691
Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Group
15TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 3/4 in. (46 grams total, 10-21 mm).
Including beehive type, child's size and others. [11, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval 'Somerset' Lead Pilgrim's 'Holy Water' Ampulla
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With lateral suspension loops at the neck, low-relief rosette design. 52.4 grams, 50 mm
Found Somerset, UK. -
Medieval Stained Glass with Head of a Bearded Man
Northern France, Troyes, circa 1500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
With exceptionally detailed facial features, beard and hooded cape with black cap; mounted in lead cames with suspension loop; probably to be identified as Caiaphas from the story of Christ's arrest in the garden of Gethsemane. 139 grams, 15 cm
with De Baecque Encheres, 5 March 2022, no.58. Accompanied by a copy of a previous two page illustrated catalogue information sheet. -
Medieval and Other Mixed Artefact Group
1st-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Including lead decorative fittings, bronze ingot fragment, belt and harness buckles, hammered and pre-decimal coins, ring-brooch and other items. 2.06 kg total, 8-71 mm
Acquired since the 1970s. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
