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LOT 2165
Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross
CIRCA 10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.2 grams, 23.93 mm overall, 21.15 x 20.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)).
The hoop formed as a series of lozenge plaques with vertical median stripes and interstitial rectangular plaques with similar detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
LiteratureCf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 666, for an earlier example of the type.
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LOT 2165
Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) ‡+BP*
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Medieval Gold Ring with Sapphire and Inscription
Western Europe, circa 13th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Slender hoop with biconical bezel and inset sapphire cabochon; enigmatic incised legend to hoop 'IAS[.]NV NAIA NV[.]VM / IAS[.]VI . V . IAIA. IONV.' 1.45 grams, 24.03 mm overall, 17.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13420-259793.
The legend appears to contain repeated syllabic sequences, perhaps a personal name. -
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Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Heater-shaped with attachment lug above, heraldic design of a cross rayonny recessed to accept enamel. 13.09 grams, 41 mm
From an old English collection formed since 1960. -
Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Roundel
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Discoid in plan with plain reverse; incuse blackletter 'eie' legend with fronds and berries. 13.34 grams, 36 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.
