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LOT 1726
Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Group
15TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 7/8 in. (113 grams total, 12-23 mm).
Comprising twenty-nine thimbles of mainly beehive type, including one tailor's thimble and one attached to a wooden bead. [29, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Yorkshire, UK.
From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s.
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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From Staffordshire, UK. From a collection acquired on the UK art market. Property of a West Midlands, UK, private collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Floral Cross
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising a D-section hoop with raised pellets to the shoulders, octagonal bezel with a floral cross. 10.40 grams, 26.04 mm overall, 19.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval and Other Artefact Group
12th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including harness fittings, buckle loops, appliqués, pipe fragments, buttons and other items. 2.48 kg total, 11-87 mm
Found Yorkshire, UK. From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
N.B. This lot is for UK purchase only.
