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LOT 1719
Medieval and Later 'Thames' Iron Key Collection
CIRCA 15TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 6 1/2 in. (290 grams total, 3-16.5 cm).
All complete or very near complete and of different types and sizes, including examples with simple geometric ornament. [14, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
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Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With slender gold hoop, drum-shaped bezel with granulation to the outer face, inset garnet cabochon. 0.89 grams, 17.87 mm overall, 16.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Medieval Limestone Corbel Head
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
The figure carved with naturalistic facial features, wearing a hooded cowl; remains of the hooded springer to the top of the head and reverse; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 4.65 kg, 28.5 cm including stand
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK. Ex London collection, 1980s-1990s. -
Medieval Silver Seljuk Style Ring
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
The flat-section hoop supporting a sub-rectangular bezel displaying Arabic script over two lines and inlaid with black enamel. 4.02 grams, 20.80 mm overall, 17.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Ex private collection of K.G.; previously formed in the 1980s. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.
