Medieval and Later 'Yorkshire' Bronze Artefact Group

With D-section hoop, tapering shoulders, sub rectangular bezel with reserved capital 'I' between fronds beneath a crown. 8.33 grams, 26.84 mm overall, 20.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

Including belt fittings, an openwork staff finial, belt buckle loops, a thimble and other items. 230 grams total, 14-64 mm



Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.

Disc with beaded border, repoussé scene with lancet-arch arcade, nimbate Mary in bed with infant Jesus in a crib beside her; attachment holes to the rim. 3.28 grams, 37 mm



Ex Peter Szuhay, 2005. Ex private collection, Suffolk, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12054-217467.

These silver-gilt medallions with scenes of the Christ's life in repoussé, show Gothic architectural features characteristic of the 14th century A.D., which are often represented in artworks of the late Medieval period including manuscript illuminations and stained glass. Interestingly, Saint Joseph is represented with the typical cap worn in Medieval Germany by the Jews of the same period.