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LOT 2166
Medieval Bronze Rosary Ring with 'IHS' Inscription
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (5.96 grams, 32.61 mm overall, 22.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z 1/2, USA 12 1/2, Europe 29.43, Japan 28)).
Narrow hoop with ten radiating knops, discoid bezel supported on two stub legs; incised border with cross potent above 'IHS' with three arrows below.
ProvenancePrivate collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 2166
Medieval Bronze Rosary Ring with 'IHS' Inscription
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£100 (EUR 116; USD 135) ‡+BP*
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Medieval Silver-Gilt Hat Pin with Mary and Child
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Discoid in plan with notched rim, S-curved pin and raised beaded frame enclosing a reserved image of Mary and infant Jesus on a hatched field. 2.26 grams, 14 mm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Lead Mary and Child Pilgrim's Plaque
Late 14th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Low-relief image on a plaque with a small ellipsoid base; Mary with head inclined wearing a headrail, shift and overtunic with decorated collar, holding a facing infant Jesus; infant's legs and Mary's cuff forming attachment to base; plain reverse. 62.1 grams, 78 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the similar example on display in the Museum of London. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
The hoop formed as a series of lozenge plaques with vertical median stripes and interstitial rectangular plaques with similar detailing. 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)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
