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LOT 1926
Medieval Bronze Ring with Barbed Cross
ENGLAND, 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.45 grams, 25.38 mm overall, 19.59 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).
Broad hoop with rounded shoulders, one with a pellet; trumpet-shaped bezel with cross barby motif; supplied with an impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Wilden, Bedfordshire, UK.
Recorded with UKDFD no.50799.
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LOT 1926
Medieval Bronze Ring with Barbed Cross
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Petalled Flower
15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
With a wide hoop expanding towards the decorated shoulders, a round bezel with ropework border and a central six-petalled flower. 4.84 grams, 23.07 mm overall, 20.50 x 17.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Medieval de Blanchfort or de Molay Family Personal Silver Heraldic Seal Matrix
Circa 1400-1540 A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £600
With a hexagonal-section facetted handle tapering to a collar of three ridges and openwork trefoil terminal; the face of the matrix with incised heater shield and heraldic arms: a bend and crescent top right; within a trefoil arched tressure a Latin inscription: ' * AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENA' meaning: 'Hail Mary, full of grace'; possibly the arms of the de Blanchfort or de Molay family. 12.41 grams, 27 mm high
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Charlton Marshall, North Dorset, on 16 February 2022 by John Earley; recorded as Treasure with Treasure case tracking no.2022T500, and subsequently disclaimed by the Crown. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.DOR-771829. Accompanied by a copy of the report on a find of potential Treasure for H M Coroner from Charlton Marshall, Dorset. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum informing the finder that the Crown's interest in the find has been disclaimed.
The basic heraldic design (the arms) comprises just a bend (diagonal stripe). The crescent is a mark of cadency, denoting the second son i.e. the younger brother of the heir apparent. The basic 'bend' motif appears in many heraldic designs, such as the arms of the de Blanchfort or de Molay families, amongst others. The heraldry of the town of Chaussin (Jura, France) is similar (bend and crescent) but these arms are not known to have been borne by a family. -
Medieval Pewter Turreted Plume Holder Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a tubular body splaying into three turreted towers, three loops on the reverse. 10.3 grams, 58 mm
From a European collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's sales ticket.
