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LOT 1642
Medieval Bronze Mount Collection
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 1/2 in. (10.1 grams total, 17-38 mm).
Comprising: a strap mount displaying the letters 'IHS' and a floral flourish; three openwork mounts formed from entwined letters: [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEuropean collection, 1990s.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Bronze Casket Padlock
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Ex property of a North London gentleman. From the collection of a North American gentleman. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim Badge of Saint Nicholas
Circa 1300 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With facing image of St. Nicholas of Myra in orans pose with spiral-headed crook, Maltese cross motif, frieze of devotees below and arch canopy with enigmatic legend 'NMM[.] AVG[.] OK [..]MEA +'. 7.46 grams, 42 mm
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Medieval Published 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim's Badge
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising the lower, semi-circular portion of an openwork badge with image of the three kings or magi from the Nativity story; produced at Cologne, Germany; held in a hinged jewellery box. 2.2 grams, 42 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
