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LOT 1661
Medieval and Later Metallic Ring Group
13TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 in. (63 grams total, 17-26 mm).
Each of a different type and displaying a different decorative scheme to the bezel; including one example with remains of enamelling. [16, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Surrey, UK, collection, formed before 2000.
Acquired from TimeLine Auctions, 2016, lot 27.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Thistle
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising a hanger of five lobes with red and blue enamelled field and reserved thistle motif, pierced at the lower lobe, set within a frame of arches with interstitial spurs and a pierced lug above. 13.2 grams, 42 mm
Fine condition.
Found Romney Marsh, Kent, UK. -
Medieval Bronze Seated Lion
15th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Posed sejant erect on a sub-rectangular base, stylised detailing to the face and mane. 40.7 grams, 43 mm
Found near Paull, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in 2013. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report number YORM-3F9514. -
Medieval Lion Mask Seal Matrix
14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Featuring a facetted hexagonal shank with lozenge-shaped pierced terminal, discoid matric bearing incuse design of a lion or beast's head facing and sticking its tongue out; surrounding Latin legend: 'OREDE MAChi', possibly for the more typical inscription 'CREDE MIChi' (Believe in Me); accompanied by an impression. 4.4 grams, 22 mm
Found North Dalton, Yorkshire, UK, 2008. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
