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LOT 1318
Medieval Bronze Button Collection
CIRCA 13TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (67 grams total, 12-18 mm).
Group of buttons including ribbed, domed, oblate and other types. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired early 2000s.
Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Wave Motif
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
D-section hoop, ellipsoid bezel with florid rim, incuse design of addorsed crescents flanking a median line, possibly imitating waves. 7.58 grams, 21.72 mm overall, 17.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2 , USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Medieval Processional Cross Fragment Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
Group of conserved gilt-bronze and other fragments including the discoid head with radiating openwork florid cross finials and eagle of St. John, ribbed arm beneath; similar fragment with plain attachment shank; angel as the symbol of St. Matthew the Evangelist, left hand supporting a book; fragments of the tubular socket and other items. 1.6 kg total, 3.6-17 cm
Believed to be found by Mr Bramble, UK. Recorded and conserved by Gloucestershire museum and held in a museum conservation box. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11977-210855. -
Large Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Scene Showing Robed Figures
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
With facetted stem and pierced pentagonal finial, incised orientation cross to top face; circular die with outer rim bearing enigmatic legend; standing robed figure with one hand extended towards a kneeling hooded figure. 15.5 grams, 25.3 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Hampshire, UK gentleman.
