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LOT 1778
Medieval Bronze Ring with Boat
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.87 grams, 25.13 mm overall, 19.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
Comprising a D-section hoop and large discoid bezel with piecrust rim, incised image of a boat at sea. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Medieval Silver Mask Appliqué
12th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Discoid with repoussé pellets to the border, nimbate mask with beard; Relskino Culture. 0.2 grams, 20 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Enamelled Design
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising a D-shaped hoop and raised bezel with piecrust edge, geometric motifs to the bezel with polychrome enamel. 6.26 grams, 25.03 mm overall, 18.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Knight's Heraldic Red Enamelled Bronze Roundel with Silver Unicorn
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
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. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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.
