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LOT 1894
Medieval Bronze Dagger Chape Group
CIRCA 13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 1 5/8 in. (22.1 grams total, 36-42 mm).
Comprising: an openwork chape with three fleur-de-lys motifs and three vertical bars; a chape with horizontal stripes and a faux-ropework border. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s.
Accompanied by two previous dealer's sales tickets.
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Medieval Bronze Seal with Large Bird Holding a Branch
14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Vesica-shaped with a loop on the reverse, a bird holding a branch at the centre, inscription surrounding 'IESV: SEL BON E LEL', translating as ‘I am a seal, good and loyal’. 5.88 grams, 26 mm
Acquired on the European art market. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Crowned R
England, 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With D-section hoop and ellipsoid plaque; incuse motif of capital 'R' and crown above; supplied with an impression. 8.10 grams, 26.03 mm overall, 20.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)
Found Melchbourne, Bedfordshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.34344.
The 'crowned R' motif appears on pilgrim badges in the 14th century, where it is often assumed to refer to King Edward the Confessor, or possibly Regina coeli 'Mary, Queen of Heaven'. -
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Medieval Silver '+OF CANFILD' Hawking Ring or Vervel
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Plain hoop inscribed in large seriffed capitals '+ OF CANFILD' for Canfield in Essex. 1.35 grams, 10.92 mm overall, 7.69 mm internal diameter
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
The lost pair of this vervel would have borne the name of the bird’s owner.
