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LOT 1333
Medieval Bronze Purse Bar with Niello Inlay
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/2 in. (107 grams, 16.5 cm).
Articulate central swivel loop with remains of geometric niello inlay, addorsed zoomorphic head to either side of the central hub with round-section bar protruding from the mouth, hatched niello inlay, tabs below pierced for attachment of the purse bag; London type A1.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1865,0408.89, for similar.
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LOT 1333
Medieval Bronze Purse Bar with Niello Inlay
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Medieval and Other Artefact Group
Circa 15th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A mixed group including Tudor iron knife-blades and nails, Rus fishing hooks, mediaeval bronze book clasps and brooch fragments and other items. 350 grams total, 1.7-14 cm
From a Northampton, UK, collector. -
Medieval and Later Bronze Ring Group
Circa 14th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Including discoid, scaphoid and trumpet-shaped bezels with various designs. 32 grams total, 18-24 mm
Ex North London, UK, gentleman, 1990s-2000s.. -
Medieval Bronze Shield-Shaped Seal Matrix
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Of chess piece type with looped handle; the shield-shaped die with a stag's head, cross above and an inscribed panel above. 5.47 grams, 20 mm
Found Northampton, UK.
The cross alludes to the Vision of St Eustace (also of St. Hubert) who saw the Crucifixion between the antlers of a stag. For a similar seal see PAS database SWYOR-1ES497 where the inscription above reads LELS (for LEL SV, ‘I am loyal’) – the present inscription is probably a debased version of this.
