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LOT 1623
Medieval Bronze Buckle with Crowned Bust
CIRCA 13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (5.77 grams, 28 mm).
The stylised head of a king in relief, with cropped curls falling beneath an openwork crown; tongue absent. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Odiham, Hampshire, UK.
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Medieval and Later Bronze Buckle Collection
Circa 12th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a variety of types and sizes from various time periods; including decoratively shaped examples. 316 grams total, 11-42 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Medieval Silver-Gilt Fitting Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising: a lozengiform fitting with raised foliage and central rose, possibly a junction; remains of a buckle with a rose and slender scrolling ornament to the plate; remains of a ring brooch ornamented with pellets and possible animal heads; openwork plate formed as a head or skull between scrolling foliage, bar below and loop above. 11.6 grams total, 13-20 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Medieval Ceramic Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Composed of a range of mainly glazed vessels, including tripod pots, a stoneware jars and a footed pouring bowl; most with chips and cracks. 3.25 kg total, 10-21 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Ceramics from Dundee, Scotland, confirm that the most common vessel type represented was the tripod pipkin, with globular body, rounded base, three legs and a single handle.
