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LOT 1901
Medieval Bronze Tailor's Thimble Collection
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 7/8 in. (51 grams total, 15-22 mm).
Including tapering, annular and other types, some with basal collar; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [13, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
LiteratureCf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 2, Witham, 1995, p.12-13.
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LOT 1901
Medieval Bronze Tailor's Thimble Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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Anglo-Norman and Medieval Gilt Bronze Artefact Collection
6th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising: a 6th century Dark Age round gilded brooch; a 15th century medieval bronze swivel hook with domed shaped gilded top; and a 11th-12th century copper-alloy chape with plain top half, the lower part ending in a wolf’s head covered with small indentations and raised ears, with a small suspension loop on the snout. 35 grams total, 27-65 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Most of the strap ends recovered in Britain date from the 12th century onwards, this being the period when they were widely used by both men and women. The strap end was made from various metals including bronze, copper (normally gilded, silvered or tinned) pewter, tin, silver, gold and iron. Our specimen, probably dated to 11th-12th century A.D., continue the style of the Anglo-Viking beast mounts of the previous centuries. -
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising: heater shield pendant with reserved saltire; heater shield stud with reserved lion rampant; teardrop shield pendant with reserved lion rampant; lozenge pendant with radiating knops, central circular recess with enamel fill and reserved cinquefoil; T-shaped strap with attachment holes. 28 grams total, 16-60 mm
Found UK. From the collection of a Wiltshire, UK, gentleman, 1990s. -
Late Medieval Period Gold Signet Ring with Arabic Inscription
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
With D-section hoop and disc bezel, incised nasta'liq inscription. 8.13 grams, 20.48 mm overall, 17.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From an old French collection believed to have been formed in the 1960s. Acquired privately as part of a collection in the early 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12298-214825.
