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LOT 1582
Medieval Bronze Beehive Thimble Collection
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 in. (45 grams total, 22-27 mm).
Comprising one thimble accompanied by a Portable Antiquities Scheme record, the thimble with a spiral of dimples extending from the base to the crown, a narrow notch to the rim; accompanied by three similar thimbles of slightly different sizes. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-AC7B51.
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Medieval Bronze Priest Laver Pouring Spout with Dog's Head
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With stylised detailing, mouth closed around a round-section spout, curved round-section neck with section cut away for attachment. 66 grams, 71 mm
Found Somerset, UK.
A priest's laver was a large ceremonial basin used for ritual ablutions. -
Medieval Plumb Bob Weight Group
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Each with a lozenge-shaped cross-section, one complete with suspension loop, the other with raised hatched panels. 174 grams total, 64-76 mm
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection. -
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising: a complete heraldic pendant accompanied by a Portable Antiquities Scheme record, quatrefoil in plan with a triangular tab between each foil creating a central shield bearing a worn heraldic device, possibly azure, a bend cotticed or, with worn remains of red and blue enamelling and trace remains of gilding, dated c.1340-1450; a square fitting displaying an X-motif and remains of gilding, stud to reverse; quatrefoil pendant with occluded loop and crowned shield to centre bearing heraldic device; large square-shaped pendant with broad bar, hatching and body, enigmatic recessed design with remains of blue and red enamelling and gilding; rectangular pendant with bars to one edge, circular piercing to three corners, enigmatic recessed design; fitting comprising two joined openwork discs with stars at the apex and studs to reverses. 71 grams total, 21-57 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-9E41E1.
