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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*)
Bids: 4 | Current Bid: £40
Comprising three annular brooches: one with a raised cell set with a green glass cabochon; one with notched decoration; one with punched pellet decoration. 5.74 grams total, 18-26 mm
From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. -
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Bids: 4 | Current Bid: £42
Heater-shaped body with pierced suspension lug; low-relief reserved design of three lions passant gardant on a red-enamelled field, label placed overall in fess designating 'first son' status. 15.3 grams, 47 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector. -
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
13th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 4 | Current Bid: £50
Lozenge-shaped pendant with lion rampant, bend with red enamel. 6.5 grams, 35 mm
From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s.
