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LOT 1765
Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Collection
CIRCA 12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 1/8 in. (28 grams total, 16-29 mm).
Six of the nine penannular brooches accompanied by Portable Antiquities Scheme records; brooch with collet to one edge (1270-1350 A.D.); a complete circular brooch with knops set with white paste, dated c.1250-1400 A.D.; a complete, plain-bodied annular brooch dated 1250-1450 A.D.; a complete annular brooch with raised knops to the frame dated 1150-1260 A.D.; an annular brooch with v-shaped notches and dimples to the inner face, dated 1270-1450 A.D.; an undecorated annular buckle with pin intact, possibly for a child's garment, dated c.1250-1450 A.D.; together with other examples. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copies of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report nos.BERK-285B48, BERK-A8FD16, BERK-271E50, BERK-26E3A3, BERK-A91F57, and BERK-282835.
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Medieval Base Silver Ring with Star
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With keeled hoop, the shoulders with a raised leaf-shaped plaque; round bezel with a stylised star motif on a textured field. 11.94 grams, 24.71 mm overall, 18.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Medieval Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Quatrefoil-type with interstitial lobes, central square panel with lion rampant. 4.41 grams, 28 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, 2023. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Stag's Head
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of a hexagonal stem with collars and trilobate loop, circular die bearing a facing stag's head caboshed, with a cross between the antlers, surrounding Latin inscription 'IESVS MERCI' ('Jesus have mercy on me'); accompanied by an impression. 8.6 grams, 24 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-9CFE1B.
The design reflects the visions of St Eustace (2nd century) and Saint Hubert (8th century), who saw a stag with cross between antlers whilst hunting.
