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LOT 1316
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
5/8 - 1 in. (49.7 grams total, 17-26 mm).
A mixed group of copper-alloy rings of various types and sizes, mostly with engraved geometric motifs to the bezels, together with a 'year' ring incised with a tally of 'III'. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
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Medieval 'Thames' Artefact Group
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A group of two metallic artefacts: a copper-alloy strap end or other fitting retaining two rivets, displaying a regardant lionesque creature in relief advancing left, traces of gilding; a silver annular brooch with chamfered outer face, articulate pin stamped with maker's mark 'WW' with a rectangular cartouche. 6.36 grams total, 25-27 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Medieval Ring with Amethyst Gemstone
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A copper-alloy ring composed of a D-section hoop and broad, shaped shoulders decorated with knops to the edges and channeling to the interior, the oval bezel set with a later polished amethyst. 9.66 grams, 27.48 mm overall, 16.49 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman. -
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A discoid lead seal matrix with fixing lug to the reverse, central image of a crescent and Lombardic script legend "+[S]WIN[..]EBERVE". 13.4 grams, 27 mm
Found Suffolk, UK.
