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LOT 1915
Medieval Bronze Beehive and Other Thimble Collection
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 7/8 in. (33 grams total, 16-22 mm).
Comprising five beehive-type thimbles and three ring-type thimbles. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a Sussex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1915
Medieval Bronze Beehive and Other Thimble Collection
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Group
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising three annular brooches, one with floral motifs, one with a raised cell with traces of inlay, and the smallest with an inscription of meaningless letters. 5.86 grams total, 14-30 mm
From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. -
Medieval Bronze 'Beehive' Thimble Group
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Pair of thimbles with pellet decoration, and a narrow plain band to the lower edge. 13.4 grams total, 16-21 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector. -
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Blue and red enamelled quatrefoil pendant with a central shield flanked by long-tailed beasts facing back. 15.6 grams, 44 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
