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LOT 1897
Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Group
CIRCA 13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 1/8 in. (9.03 grams total, 16-28 mm).
Comprising three annular brooches: one with a raised wreath decoration; one with parallel notches; one with six raised cells, four with blue and white glass inserts. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s.
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Medieval Silver Ring with 'S' Bezel
England or Germany, 15th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
The hoop formed of ten raised bosses and the bezel in the form of a Lombardic letter ’S’. 4.35 grams, 21.25 mm overall, 17.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Acquired on the European art market.
Decade or rosary rings were used in personal Catholic prayer, similar to rosaries, with each projection representing a Hail Mary, and the bezel (often formed as a cross) for the Our Father prayer. -
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Lozenge-shaped pendant quartered with arms, fleur-de-lis at the top and bottom, with leopard’s heads on each side. 12.08 grams, 47 mm
From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. -
Medieval Bronze Seal Ring with Expanding Cross
England, circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Thick D-section hoop with integral disc bezel, incuse eight-armed cross dividing the field, central pellet. 7.95 grams, 19.81 mm overall, 11.69 mm internal diameter
Found Swineshead, Lincolnshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.53303.
