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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 Silver Merchant's Ring with Monogram
15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With fluted shoulders and scooped edges to the bezel, pointillé border and Greek monogram of a cross with 'MHNλ' finials. 6.72 grams, 21.82 mm overall, 18.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2 , USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Medieval Silver Annular Brooch
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Composed of a slender round-section frame with free-running tongue, decorated with punched annulets to both sides of the neck. 0.92 grams, 18 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Yapham, East Yorkshire, UK, in 24th July 2016 by Mr David Brooks. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-9A109A. Declared and disclaimed as Treasure with reference no.2016 T562. Accompanied by a copy of the Report for HM Coroner with reference no.2016 T562. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Hatched Bezel
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With bands to the shoulders and hatching on the bezel. 2.60 grams, 20.87 mm overall, 17.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Acquired 1970s-1980s. From the private collection of an Essex, UK, gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
