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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 Steelyard Weight with Heraldic Shields
Circa 1260-1300 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £279
A substantial bronze weight for use with a steelyard balance with lead core, spherical in form with pierced flange for suspension above and hatched band to the shoulder; three heater shields with raised heraldic arms spaced equally around the body, etched geometric band of chevrons above. 379 grams, 54 mm high
Fine condition.
Found by Adrian Gayler, Essex, UK. Property of an Essex gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Treasure Hunting Magazine pages where it has been published.
These heraldic steelyard weights were made under the official sanction of Richard (son of King Henry III) or Edmund, Duke of Cornwall on behalf of the King; Edmund died in 1300 A.D. and such weights were banned in 1350 so that this example would most likely to be of the period 1260-1300 A.D.; the Hanseatic League was created in Germany to protect the interests and privileges of merchants in the medieval period, starting in Europe and with influence spreading to England from the 13th century. -
Medieval Horse Harness Mount Group
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
A group of bronze horse harness mounts comprising: a medallion with openwork design portraying a griffin pouncing on a hare within a decoratively notched frame, mounting lugs to reverse; a stylised running hare mount with two mounting lugs to reverse; two attachments with three stylised fleur-de-lys radiating from a central opening, mounting lugs to the reverses; ten stylised floral mounts, broadly triangular in plan with scrolled detailing, mounting lugs to reverse of each. 32.1 grams total, 12-46 mm
North American collection, 1990s-2000s. Property of a Surrey gentleman. -
Medieval Ring with Beast Facing Back
Circa 12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A copper-alloy ring composed of a slender hoop (now slightly misshaped), expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel engraved with a stylised regardant beast within a dashed frame. 2.66 grams, 21.44 mm overall, 16.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
