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LOT 1837
Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Collection
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 1/4 in. (17.39 grams total, 24-33 mm).
Including circular type with six cells to the hoop, hexagram and other types, one with the inscription 'IhESVS Nazarenvs' [Jesus of Nazareth]. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Norfolk, UK.
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Large Medieval Crusader Period Carved Basalt Capital
Levantine, 12th-13th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Architectural column capital modelling with curled acanthus leaves rising from a narrow central stem, splayed and with scrolled tendril detailing; pierced to accept locating studs. 118.4 kg, 46 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. Private collection, UK. -
Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A heater-shaped with pierced lug above; gilded with punched dots and incised lines motif. 6.72 grams, 44 mm
From the private collection of the late Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK, acquired 1980s-1990s. -
Eastern European Medieval Bronze Ring with Stylised Figures
11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a D-section hoop and a discoid bezel with two stylised figures, one with a raised arm. 7.25 grams, 24.66 mm overall, 19.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
In these rings, a circular bezel with a stylised decoration of warriors is soldered onto a thin ribbon-shaped link, which is flat on the inside. The bezel of these rings was decorated with stylised images, very often military saints, who were asked for protection and blessing.
