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LOT 1723
Medieval Bronze Pocket Folding Mirror Case
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (20 grams, 46 mm).
With articulate rivet and loop for suspension, both discoid outer faces decorated with a pricked cross motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
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Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Group
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Medieval Iron Horse Bit Group
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a complete articulated snaffle-bit with openwork tongue-plate, an articulated curb-bit, and other items. 1.2 kg total, 23-32.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Complete Silver Vellum Manuscript Clasp
1400-1600 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
The baluster-shaped plate with hooked clasp to one edge and engraved with a tulip-like design with chevrons either side; articulate leaf-shaped terminal engraved with a similar floral motif; two rivet holes with one remaining rivet; maker's mark 'II' or 'H' stamped to reverse. 4.97 grams, 59 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Deighton, Yorkshire, UK, on 1st October 2017 by Mr David Brooks. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-C84DCC. Declared and disclaimed as Treasure with reference no.2017 T908. Accompanied by a copy of the Report for HM Coroner with reference no.2017 T908. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum regarding the proposed return of the find.
A Howsam clasp type A.5.1.
