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LOT 1862
Medieval and Other Bronze Buckle Collection Held in Four Lindner Trays
CIRCA 14TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
9 3/8 x 12 in. (3.09 kg total, 23.7 x 30.5 cm each).
Group of medieval and later bronze belt and strap buckles and buckle-frames, each in a collector's card with window and inked catalogue number; in four collector's trays. [84, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1862
Medieval and Other Bronze Buckle Collection Held in Four Lindner Trays
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Medieval Lead Holy Water Pilgrim's Ampulla
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With lateral loops and scallop detailing to one face of the bulb, punched 'W' and ring of pellets to the other, possibly for Walsingham shrine. 52.5 grams, 78 mm
From a Buckinghamshire collection, established from the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Purse Bar
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With bulb finials, latticework to one side of rectangular central panel, vertical swivel with oval suspension loop. 35 grams, 72 mm
Ex Graham Slater (1924-2024) collection, Cambridge, UK; his collection assembled since the 1980s. From a Cambridgeshire, UK, private collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring with Stylised Beast
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With D-section hoop, flat lentoid bezel with incised stylised animal (lion or bull?). 9.36 grams, 24.53 mm overall, 19.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
