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LOT 1664
Medieval Bronze Artefact Collection
CIRCA 12TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3 5/8 in. (504 grams total, 1.5-9.2 mm).
Including fifteen accompanied by Portable Antiquities Scheme records; the group comprises keys, weights, decorated strap fittings, spurs, zoomorphic fittings, mounts, buckles, purse bars, together with other miscellaneous artefacts. [35, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copies of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report nos.BERK-295403, BERK-292F92, BERK-0FE2F4, BERK-06C0C1, BERK-AEB5D8, BERK-1493B1, BERK-AF6F65, BERK-099715, BERK-291D63, BERK-0A20F6, BERK-098C07, BERK-AE7863, BERK-35D023, and BERK-9E452C.
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Medieval and Other Bronze Ring Collection
14th-16th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Mainly composed of finger rings with decorative bezels, including examples with geometric, floral and shaped designs. 96 grams total, 16-30 mm
Acquired on the London art market, 1980s-1990s. -
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Displaying a raised design to both faces: a four-petalled flower against a hatched field; a plant or heart on a mound; one remaining loop handle at the neck. 32.7 grams, 51 mm
Found Hampshire, UK. -
Medieval Gilded Bronze Head of Christ
1200-1500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic face and hair detailing and trace remains of gilding; once belonging to a complete figure of Christ. 17.5 grams, 21 mm
Found Fordham, Essex, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-EFA165.