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LOT 1791
Medieval Bronze Beehive Thimble Collection
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3/4 in. (22.1 grams total, 16-21 mm).
Each with rows of regularly placed impressed-point hatching. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near York, Yorkshire, UK.
From an old Yorkshire, UK, collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Large Medieval Bronze Ring for Oswald
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With ellipsoid bezel, legend 'OSWALD' between two rows of gammadion motifs. 5.84 grams, 24.84 mm overall, 20.61 x 17.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Silver Decorated Ring
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising a wide grooved hoop and a lentoid-shaped bezel with scrolls and linear decoration. 8.35 grams, 23.40 mm overall, 20.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Boat
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising a D-section hoop and large discoid bezel with piecrust rim, incised image of a boat at sea. 7.87 grams, 25.13 mm overall, 19.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
