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LOT 1409
Medieval Bronze Ring with Jerusalem Cross Variant
CIRCA 12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (3.87 grams, 22.32 mm overall, 18.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
Comprising a narrow hoop supporting a round bezel bearing a large cross potent with a small X-motif to each quadrant. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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Medieval Processional Cross Fragment Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
Group of conserved gilt-bronze and other fragments including the discoid head with radiating openwork florid cross finials and eagle of St. John, ribbed arm beneath; similar fragment with plain attachment shank; angel as the symbol of St. Matthew the Evangelist, left hand supporting a book; fragments of the tubular socket and other items. 1.6 kg total, 3.6-17 cm
Believed to be found by Mr Bramble, UK. Recorded and conserved by Gloucestershire museum and held in a museum conservation box. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11977-210855. -
Medieval Bronze Pendant with Magical Symbols
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
The large round plaque with a grid of nine squares, each with enigmatic symbols within; the other side with a large Star of David with a smaller one inside; pierced for suspension. 34.5 grams, 42 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector. -
Medieval Silver-Gilt Jewelled Cross with Inscription
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Set with a central cabochon-cut amethyst, rounded knops with textured detailing to the end of each arm, integral loop for suspension; to the reverse, the name 'HENRI' inscribed on the vertical axis, the acronym 'AGLA' horizontally, a Maltese cross to the centre. 2.95 grams, 31 mm
UK art market, acquired prior to 1985. From the collection of a North American gentleman, acquired in 2012.
The acronym 'AGLA' stands for the Hebrew phrase 'Atah gebur le-olam Adonai', meaning 'Thine Is The Power Throughout Endless Ages, O Lord'; it was used particularly in exorcisms, healing and divination, and was associated with Rosicrucianism.
