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LOT 2237
Medieval Carved Stone Group
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
4 - 8 in. (3.69 kg total, 10-20.2 cm).
Comprising: pentagonal internal corner-section with horizontal ribbing; corner of a vessel with moulded rim. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Norfolk, UK.
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LOT 2237
Medieval Carved Stone Group
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Medieval Amuletic Silver Ring with the Names of the Magi
Circa 13th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £625
Engraved around the exterior of the hoop with the names Melchior, Balthasar and Caspar, the bezel with a separate piece of silver fashioned to imitate the pyramidal form of a natural octahedral diamond and secured in a rub-over collet as though it were a gemstone. 2.79 grams, 28.23 mm overall, 20.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)
Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection.
The names of the Three Magi formed part of the medieval repertoire of protective inscriptions used on amuletic jewellery. -
Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Bird
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Vesica type with perching bird motif and legend 'S'[....]LIVM[...]', supplied with an impression. 8.3 grams, 34 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. -
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Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Rampant Lion
Circa 14th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Heater-shaped with lion rampant on red enamelled background. 10.54 grams, 32.7 mm
Ex Graham Slater collection, Cambridge, 1980s-1990s.
