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LOT 1303
Medieval and Other Silver Artefact Group
CIRCA 14TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/4 - 3/4 in. (54.6 grams total, 9-50 mm).
A mixed group of silver artefacts mainly comprising of fragmentary fittings, mounts, clasps and jewellery elements, including: a buckle; engraved ring bezel, floral belt hook, openwork belt fittings, possible filigree button face and others. [22, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEssex gallery, early 2000s.
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Tudor Gold '+Amor Vincit' Decorated Posy Ring
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
A gold posy ring with raised foliate band externally, inscribed '+AMOR VINCIT' for 'Love Conquers' in Roman capitals. 1.72 grams, 17.46 mm overall, 15.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
Omnia vincit amor, translating to 'Love Conquers All' and abbreviated on this ring, is one of the most famous of all Latin expressions. It is still used today, in the original Latin, in translation and in its alternative version ‘Amor vincit omnia’; the expression originally comes from the Roman poet Virgil, (Publius Vergilius Maro) most famous for his epic Aenid; the phrase appears in his first work, Eclogues. -
English Medieval Handled Flask
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A wheel-thrown redware flask composed of a stout, piriform body, strap handle and pinched mouth, splayed foot; decorative lead glaze to the upper body; label to base: 'THE / HENRY SANDON / COLLECTION / E.140'. 745 grams, 22 cm high
Fine condition.
Ex Henry Sandon collection. Brunk Auctions, 18 January 2014, lot 25 (part). Ex central London gallery. Accompanied by a copy of a previous typed catalogue page. -
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
Mainly 12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
A mixed group of rings of various sizes and types, bezel designs including geometric and cruciform motifs, one set with a glass bead. 21.2 grams total, 20-24 mm
Fine condition, one broken, one hoop split.
European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s.