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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 Bronze Ring Brooch and Mount Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a heavy ring attached to a pin with hoop; and lozenge-shaped mount with six raised bosses and loop to verso. 28.4 grams total, 26-45 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Somerset collector, UK, since at least the early 2000s. -
Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With slender gold hoop, drum-shaped bezel with granulation to the outer face, inset garnet cabochon. 0.89 grams, 17.87 mm overall, 16.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Group
Circa 12th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising complete and fragmentary artefacts including: crotal bells; clothes clasps; finger rings; heart-shaped mounts; furniture fittings; purse bars and other miscellaneous items, including gilt examples. 680 grams total, 14-60 mm
Found Berkshire, UK.
