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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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Medieval 'Thames' Wine Tavern Token
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
A lead-alloy bifacial token with on one face a hatched sexfoil rosette within a pelletted border, and the other two opposed birds supporting a processional cross. 0.84 grams, 16 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
Tokens of this type were used in taverns and similar establishments. -
'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. -
Medieval Knife with Bronze Pommel and Pelican
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A scale tanged knife with iron blade and single cutting edge, wooden scales, copper-alloy pommel incised to one face with bust of a richly-clothed figure, and on the other face with what is possibly a pelican pecking its breast. 23.3 grams, 14.6 cm long
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.