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LOT 1379
Medieval Bulbous Thimble
11TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (20.5 grams, 27 mm).
An unusual copper-alloy thimble of bulbous form, with dimples to the upper body. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired early 2000s.
Property of a Birmingham, UK, collector.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Ring with Swan
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A copper-alloy ring composed of a slender, misshapen hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval-shaped bezel engraved with a swan standing with its wings part-spread. 1.98 grams, 20.66 mm overall, 17.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Medieval Gilt Silver Belt Fitting with Lion
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A silver-gilt belt slider with D-shaped recess to the lower edge, obverse with repoussé figure of a lion advancing. 9.86 grams, 37 mm
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
The lion emblem is probably used here as the symbol of St. Mark the Evangelist. -
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English Medieval Handled Flask
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A wheel-thrown redware flask composed of a stout, piriform body, strap handle and pinched mouth, splayed foot; decorative lead glaze to the upper body; label to base: 'THE / HENRY SANDON / COLLECTION / E.140'. 745 grams, 22 cm high
Fine condition.
Ex Henry Sandon collection. Brunk Auctions, 18 January 2014, lot 25 (part). Ex central London gallery. Accompanied by a copy of a previous typed catalogue page.
