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LOT 1805
Medieval and Other Bronze Artefact Group
14TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 5 1/4 in. (318 grams total, 1.4-13.3 cm).
A mixed group of artefacts, some fragmentary, including arrowheads, mounts and a spoon. [37, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Dunmow, UK, collection; formed from 1970.
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Medieval Lead Cover with Cross
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Discoid plaque with rolled rim and central socket; underside with incised cross motif, possibly later. 183 grams, 73 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector, established from the earlier 1960s. -
Medieval Lead Cross Pendant
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £14
Each arm trapezoidal in section; integral loop. 7.84 grams, 29 mm
Ex P Chapman collection, 1980s-1990s. -
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'The Somersham' Medieval Inscribed Silver-Gilt Scroll Mount or Badge
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Scroll-shaped mount with canted ends, mounting lugs to reverse; obverse with two incuse panels, each with a line of reserved text: '+MTN V/EIRT R' – not obviously meaningful, though 'VEIRT' is an acceptable Anglo-Norman spelling for mod.Fr. verité, ‘truth’. 3.69 grams, 32 mm
Found Somersham, Suffolk, UK, declared as treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2022T849 and subsequently disclaimed by the Crown. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-B47EF7. Accompanied by a copy of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Treasure Act receipt dated 9 September 2022. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum explaining that the Crown's interest in the object has been disclaimed.
