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LOT 1921
Medieval and Later Lead Artefact Group
CIRCA 14TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 5 1/4 in. (5.13 kg total, 13-132 mm).
Mixed group including a model horse, a model ecclesiastical throne, musket and pistol balls, and other items. [95, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Hertfordshire, UK.
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Medieval Stained Glass Head of a Saint
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Portrait bust of John the Evangelist with vesica-shaped brooch at the chest, nimbus behind the head. 62.3 grams, 10.7 cm
Ex central London gallery. -
'The Boxted' Medieval Gold Annular Brooch with Granulated Knops
13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,820
Annular in form with four granulated bulbs; straightened and with replicant pin. 11.00 grams, 25 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Boxted, Colchester, Essex, UK, by Kevin Stimpson in September 2019. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.ESS-585B22. Disclaimed as treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2019T1066. -
Medieval Gilt Bronze Ostensorium with Semi-Precious Gemstones
Germany, Cologne, circa 1430 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,760
Comprising a tubular shank with lower plain collar and median ribbed and fluted collar, teardrop-shaped head with transverse tubular 'monstrance' or viewing aperture, knop to the apex of the teardrop on each face; obverse with ellipsoid and circular cells enclosing precious and semi-precious stones in a variety of shapes and colours; reverse with ring of domed studs and two hinged fastenings; mounted on a custom-made stand. 902 grams total, 32.4 cm high including stand
Mercier & Cie, 16 April 2023, no.214. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12292-221721.