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LOT 1327
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
MAINLY 12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3/4 in. (38.7 grams total, 20-23 mm).
A mixed group of finger rings of various types and sizes, bezels comprising geometric and floral designs. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEuropean private collection, 1970-1980s.
London, UK, late 1990s.
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Medieval Ring with Cross
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A copper-alloy ring composed of a carinated hoop featuring five raised panels alternating with decorative grooving, raised plaques at the shoulders with faux herringbone work, trumpet-style bezel engraved with a stylised cross within a roundel. 10.95 grams, 29.36 mm overall, 18.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman. -
Medieval Block with Lion Relief
Venice, 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
A stylised lion's face and mane carved in relief in stone; likely part of a frieze; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 23.2 kg total, 30 cm high including stand
with Hotel Des Ventes De Monte, Monaco, 14 December 2021, lot 13. English private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11661-199833. -
Medieval Knife with Bronze Pommel with Initials T.C.
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A tanged knife with iron blade and single cutting edge, openwork bronze handle decorated with stylised foliate forms and X-motifs, lettering (possibly initials) to the hilt, possibly 'TC'. 27.1 grams, 18.7 cm long
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
