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LOT 1741
Medieval Bronze Strap End Group
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 21/4 in. (41.8 grams total, 35-57 mm).
Each of a different type, including examples decorated with ring-and-dot ornament, foliate designs, geometric motifs, together with bifacial examples, notable one inscribed 'DEVM' 'ICOL[ ]'? [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
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Medieval Bronze and Lead Artefact Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a variety of artefacts: a spur rowel; spindle whorl with linear ornament; spindle whorl with lettering and heart motif; remains of a ring brooch; a mount with dog's head terminal. 105 grams total, 24-53 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Medieval Silver-Gilt Hat Pin with Inscription
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Engraved within a raised segmented border, 'ihc' within crude heart to centre, 'miserere mei deus' around for 'Have mercy on me oh God' (Psalm 51); hook to reverse. 2.2 grams, 20 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Olive Branch
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Composed of a roughly flat-section hoop with expanded shoulders and stepped oval bezel engraved with a stylised olive branch, flanking shallow zigzags. 3.86 grams, 24.84 mm overall, 22.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
