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LOT 1788
Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (16.60 grams, 30.72 mm overall, 21.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).
Comprising a keeled hoop with a raised plaque to the base, large discoid bezel with cross on a hatched background. [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 Ring with Sunburst Design
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising a keeled hoop with extensive incised decoration, lozenge plaque with X-motif to each shoulder with a cross motif above; tall bezel with a low-relief sunburst motif. 10.35 grams, 31.90 mm overall, 19.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
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 Lead Seal for WILLIAM TVRALD
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Vesica-shaped with loop on the reverse; field with fleur-de-lis and star, inscription '+ ?WILLI + TVRALD' surrounding. 20.5 grams, 43 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, 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 Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. 1.71 grams, 29 mm
From a Manchester, 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 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 A.D. by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 A.D.
