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LOT 1719
Medieval Bronze Lead-Filled Steelyard Weight
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (735 grams, 60 mm).
Spherical in profile with integral loop, circumferential bands and raised collar to equator. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons gallery, 1990s.
From a North London, UK, collection.
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Medieval 'Thames' Decorated Spangle Group
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Including rosette, advancing beast and other types; pierced for attachment. 1.51 grams total, 12-17 mm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa 1984. Property of an Essex collector. Exhibited at the Capital Gains Exhibition in the Museum of London, circa 1970s, opened by Michael Wood. -
Medieval Bone Gaming Dice Set
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Graduated set of three dice, each cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 2.2 grams total, 5-8 mm
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Medieval Gilt Wooden Relief with Enthroned Virgin and Child Surrounded by Angels
Italian, Lombardy, circa 1480 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Rectangular panel with cartapesta relief of Virgin and Child carved in the half-round; Mary seated, nimbate with hands pressed together in prayer, infant lying across her lap, flanked by four winged angels in poses of adoration; gilt surface with pink flesh tones; inscribed to base 'SALVE REGINA MATE[R MISERICORDIAE]' (Hail Mother the Queen). 1.07 kg, 36.5 x 27 cm
German private collection, 2019. Ex central London gallery. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12056-217445.
Like all the ancient and medieval statues, this artwork was also originally lavishly painted and most of the colours are still visible with gold and red and light blue being the main colours used for Saint Mary. Interestingly, the inscription recalls the three first words of the Cluny prayer to the Virgin Mary: SALVE REGINA, MATER MISERICORDIAE (Hail Holy Queen Merciful Mother), used by the Templars as a war song.
