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LOT 1924
Medieval and Later Lead Weight Group
12TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 3 1/4 in. (861 grams total, 24-82 mm).
Mainly discoid types and rectangular, many with central piercing, low-relief geometric detailing. [14, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons Gallery, 1990s.
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Holy Rider St. Michael
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With trumpet-shaped bezel, incuse figure of a horseman brandishing his sword, possibly St. Michael. 5.22 grams, 24.36 mm overall, 17.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Lead Spindle Whorl Collection
12th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Mainly biconvex in profile with raised pellet and other detailing; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 1.3 kg total, 23-32 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Niello
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
With sloping shoulders decorated with a median scrolled band on a scrolled plaque, rectangular bezel with stud to each corner and niello-filled border. reserved scrolled tendrils. 10.14 grams, 23.70 mm overall, 17.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
