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LOT 1821
Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant Collection
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 1 5/8 in. (42.2 grams total, 33-43 mm).
Comprising crosses of various forms, most with suspension loops, one displaying Christ crucified. [5]
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market around 2000.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Formed as a church with three crosses to the top and four attachment loops, hatching to one face and Virgin and Child figural scene in relief to the other, stars in the field above. 5.44 grams, 36 mm
European collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Ceramic Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising glazed vessels including a pouring bowl with handle; tripod dish and pot, tripod vessel with spout and others. 4 kg total, 8-34 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Crescent-Shaped Axehead
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With a thick rectangular-section blade, curved edge and D-shaped section socket with elongated slender neck. 1 kg, 22 cm
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.
A number of axes of this type have been found in Western Central Europe and the Baltic countries. They were mostly found in the second half of 13th century and 15th century A.D. contexts, but ichnographically attest that they were still in use in the 16th century A.D.
