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LOT 1808
Medieval and Later 'Published' Thimble Collection
CIRCA 14TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 in. (65 grams total, 12-25 mm).
Including annular, beehive and other types with irregular dimples. [15, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
FootnotesIn England, thimbles first occurred around 1300, probably under the influence of the Hispano-Moresque examples. However, it wasn't until around 1350 that thimbles became objects of everyday use in England.
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LOT 1808
Medieval and Later 'Published' Thimble Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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Crusader Silver and Niello Ring with Crosses
11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
The hoop with frond to each outer edge below a square panel with reserved cross-crosslet motif, square bezel with raised lozenge and reserved cross pommée. 1.41 grams, 19.05 mm overall, 16.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2 , USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Late Medieval Period Gold Signet Ring with Arabic Inscription
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
With D-section hoop and disc bezel, incised nasta'liq inscription. 8.13 grams, 20.48 mm overall, 17.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From an old French collection believed to have been formed in the 1960s. Acquired privately as part of a collection in the early 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12298-214825. -
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Medieval 'Westminster' Bronze Buckle and Plate and Lead Pilgrim's Ampulla
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Buckle with knuckles to outer edge of the loop and strap with incised tendril design; ampulla with lateral loops bent over. 63 grams total, 46-62 mm
Found Westminster, London, UK. Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
