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LOT 1661
Medieval Bronze Dagger Chape with Openwork Lobed Cross
1300-1500 A.D.
1 3/4 in. (14.2 grams, 45 mm).
D-shaped with openwork band of fleur-de-lys motifs to the upper edge, trefoil void to the base; plain reverse with securing wire. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound North Yorkshire, UK.
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Medieval Gold Signet Ring with Hexagonal Bezel Engraved with an Arabic Inscription
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
Comprising a D-section hoop with traces of engraved guilloche to the outer edge, knop to the underside, scooped shoulders; octagonal bezel with facetted cup beneath, each face with engraved scroll motif, bevelled rim, engraved Arabic legend. 11.91 grams, 24.13 mm overall, 17.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From an old French collection believed to have been formed in the 1960s. Acquired privately as part of a collection in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a previous illustrated catalogue information page. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12141-214818. -
Medieval Bronze Knight's Royal Heraldic Horse Harness Stud
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Heater-shaped plaque with remains of stud to the reverse; reserved arms on a red enamelled field, three lions passant gardant. 15 grams, 32 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Norman Silver-Gilt Mount with Animals
Circa 12th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Pyramidal mount with two broad openwork trapezoidal panels, each with a rampant beast in Romanesque style, and two narrow lateral panels each with a band of chevron ornament. 7.37 grams, 29 mm
Ex M Braham, London, UK, 1970s, and Lord Alistair McAlpine, London, UK, collections.
