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LOT 1392
Medieval Bronze and Lead Artefact Group
12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 2 3/8 in. (184 grams total, 16-59 mm).
Mixed group including a bronze cruciform fragment, lead-alloy bag seal, lead-alloy counters and other items. [26, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman.
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Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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Late Medieval Gold Ring with Orb and Scrolls
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Opening Bid: £600
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