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LOT 1921
Medieval Bronze Ring with Rosette
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.28 grams, 22.83 mm overall, 18.04 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
With hexafoil bezel, each petal with impressed pellet. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Massive Medieval Gilt Oak Hammer Beam Roof Angel Pair
Possibly East Anglia, 1470-1500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,200
Comprising a matched pair of substantial hammer beams from a truss roof, each with a longitudinal slot in the upper face at the rear and socketted brace; slightly tapering square-section body with tiered feather carved detailing, collar of domed bosses on the neck of an angelic head with flounced curls of hair, fleshy facial details with carved eyes and pupils; drilled to accept trennels, some in place; some gilding and pigment present; some longitudinal splitting. 80.5 kg total, 142 cm each
From a family collection for over 60 years. From a late friend of Mr Robin Cox of Newark, UK. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13033-247084. -
Medieval Silver Iconographic Type Ring with Heart and Cross
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
The lower shank with facets, each with a reserved cross pommee; the shoulders each with a heater-shaped panel, one with a cross moline and the other with a heart; the bezel in two panels, one with a row of hearts, the other with ropework; traces of gilding to the bezel. 4.13 grams, 22.85 mm overall, 19.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Eastern Medieval Bronze Ring with Chevron
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising a D-section hoop and a raised lentoid-shaped bezel with chevron and linear motifs. 4.48 grams, 22.84 mm overall, 16.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
These kinds of rings, possibly used as signet rings, find parallels with artefacts from Eastern Europe, especially in the area of Smederevo.
