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LOT 1893
Medieval and Other Bronze Artefact Group
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 2 7/8 in. (54 grams total, 19 - 72 mm).
Including a flat-section finger ring, buckle-loop, triangular-section arrowhead, belt mount and other items; accompanied by a reproduction bronze beehive thimble. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Essex, UK, collector.
Accompanied by an old handwritten information slip.
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Medieval Gilt Zoomorphic Buckle Plate
Circa 12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Gilt-bronze with reserved design of a hound advancing with head turned on a pounced field with bevelled edges, two straps for attachment to the buckle loop. 2.4 grams, 21.5 mm
Ex Chapman collection, UK, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous handwritten catalogue information slip. -
Medieval Bronze Buckle with Repoussé Griffin
France, 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Rectangular buckle-plate with repoussé advancing griffin and plain backplate with fixing pins; broad loop with bulbs to the forward edge; narrow tongue. 11.4 grams, 78 mm
From the Sir Alistair McAlpine collection. London trade, 2001. -
Medieval Gold Ring with Cabochon Garnet
15th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Comprising a slender D-section hoop with balustered shoulders, ellipsoid cell with garnet cabochon. 4.79 grams, 26.41 mm overall, 18.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. UK collection of a European gentleman.
