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LOT 1792
Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Collection
13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 3/8 in. (19.8 grams total, 14-36 mm).
Including circular, lozengiform and scaphoid types some with cell mounts, pin, etc. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
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Medieval Bronze Face Mount
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Depicting a mature bearded man with voluminous eyebrows and narrow eyes, openwork curly hair. 10.7 grams, 36 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Collection
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Including heater-shaped, quatrefoil, lozengiform and other types with heraldic detailing. 30.8 grams total, 18-33 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M. -
Medieval Knight's Heraldic Red Enamelled Bronze Roundel with Silver Unicorn
15th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
A heavily patinated silver plate with red enamel field and reserved unicorn couchant among quatrefoils; pierced for suspension. 12.29 grams, 42 mm
From a Northants, UK, collection, 1990s.
The design appears to be based on the 'Maid and the Unicorn' tapestry now in the Cluny Museum, Paris, dated to circa 1500 A.D. The field of the tapestry is strewn with numerous flowers which gives the name 'millefleurs' ('thousand flowers') to the type.
