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LOT 1943
Medieval Bronze Clasped Hands Wedding Ring
16TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2 grams, 20.43 mm overall, 18.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
Bezel formed as two clasped hands, each emerging from a lobed cuff. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Pentagram
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Hoop with incised foliage to the shoulders, disc bezel with incised pentagram on a pounced field. 4.44 grams, 22.19 mm overall, 19.07 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. -
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Massive Medieval Gilt Oak Hammer Beam Roof Angel Pair
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Comprising a matched pair of substantial hammer beams from a truss roof, each with a longitudinal slot in the upper face at the rear and socketted brace; slightly tapering square-section body with tiered feather carved detailing, collar of domed bosses on the neck of an angelic head with flounced curls of hair, fleshy facial details with carved eyes and pupils; drilled to accept trennels, some in place; some gilding and pigment present; some longitudinal splitting. 80.5 kg total, 142 cm each
From a family collection for over 60 years. From a late friend of Mr Robin Cox of Newark, UK. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13033-247084. -
Eastern Medieval Bronze Ring with Thunderbolt
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a thick hoop with keeled shoulders, a raised lentoid-shaped bezel with an incuse thunderbolt motif. 14.42 grams, 27.49 mm overall, 19.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Found Hampshire, UK. Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
These kind of rings, possibly used as signet rings, find their parallels with artefacts from Eastern Europe, especially in the area of Smederevo. Comparison elements can support a 15th A.D. date.
