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LOT 1342
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 in. (39.8 grams total, 18-27 mm).
A mixed group of bronze finger rings, each with an ornamental or engraved bezel, including examples with crosses. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEuropean private collection, 1970-1980s.
London, UK, late 1990s.
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Medieval Ring with Bird
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A bronze ring with slightly convex hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel engraved with a stylised bird and a faux herringbone motif to the shoulders. 2.53 grams, 18.75 mm overall, 15.49 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Medieval Heraldic Horse Harness Mount with Castle and Fleur
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
A copper-alloy horse harness mount of sub-rectangular form, border of raised knops to three sides, central recessed fleur-de-lis within a crosshatched roundel, stylised turreted castle; remains of enamelling; pierced in two corners for attachment. 29.5 grams, 55 mm
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
'The Lonsdale' Medieval Silver Ring with Cross Pattee
Circa 12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A heavily patinated silver annular band, roughly rectangular in section decorated with a raised medial beaded band, plain raised bands above and below, and mounted lozengiform plaque displaying a central cross pattee; accompanied by a hinged ring box. 3.06 grams, 22.41 mm overall, 19.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Longsdale, Cumbia, UK, on Monday 1st January 1996, disclaimed and returned to the finder. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.LANCUM-8541C5.
