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LOT 1357
Medieval and later Thimble Group
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/2 - 3/4 in. (83 grams total, 12-20 mm).
A mixed group of mainly bronze thimbles including ring, beehive and other types [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk.
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Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Ring with Hand on Quatrefoil Bezel with Annulets
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A pewter ring composed of a slender, convex hoop and quatrefoil bezel, displaying a raised annulet to each arm and hand extended right; repaired. 1.85 grams, 22.27 mm overall, 19.33 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Medieval Archer's Ring
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
A bronze archer's thumb ring comprising a tapering hoop and triangular plaque, three flanking bosses. 2.87 grams, 25.04 mm overall, 18.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Birmingham, UK, collector. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A vesica-shaped lead seal matrix with fleur-de-lys and pellets to the reverse, central cinquefoil to the obverse and surrounding legend "+ S'MARIONGER[.]" (Seal of Marion Ger...). 15.9 grams, 31 mm
Found Suffolk, UK.
