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LOT 1875
Medieval Bronze Annular Brooch Collection
13TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 1/4 in. (28 grams total, 13-31 mm).
Including a ring brooch with enamel-filled cells, a hexagonal ring-brooch and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Large Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Scene Showing Robed Figures
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With facetted stem and pierced pentagonal finial, incised orientation cross to top face; circular die with outer rim bearing enigmatic legend; standing robed figure with one hand extended towards a kneeling hooded figure. 15.5 grams, 25.3 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Hampshire, UK gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
Circa 13th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising examples of various types, including some retaining the rowel, buckle and other fitting elements. 249 grams total, 11.5-15 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
The early rowel spurs had short necks and small four-six or seven point star rowels, while four rowels were uncommon. After c.1350 the multipoint rowel became voguish though the former shapes continued. -
Medieval Bronze Artefact Collection
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including furniture fittings, knife handle, hooked clasp and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 255 grams total, 41-90 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.