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LOT 1334
Medieval Bronze Iconographic Ring with Saints
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (6.37 grams, 21.84 mm overall, 18.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
With two standing figures facing right on the bezel, the head of a saint to each shoulder, remains of black niello highlighting the design. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection formed since the 1940s.
UK art market.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
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Medieval Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone
Late 15th-early 16th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
With integral ellipsoid bezel set with a carnelian cabochon. 4.33 grams, 18.91 mm overall, 15.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Circa 1500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising a single cutting edge, scale tang and bifacial pommel with incised motifs. 49 grams, 20.2 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
The medieval knives could have the tang attached in two ways depending on the the form of the tang. Whittle-tang knives have a tapered tang which is inserted into or through the handle. Scale-tang knives have wider and flatter tangs onto which the plates comprising the handle are attached with metal rivets.
