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LOT 1674
Medieval Crusader Gilt Bronze Buckle
LATE 11TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.88 grams, 27 mm).
Featuring a cross-shaped central perforation, the internal corners with a raised chequered centrepiece from which a gilt stylised animal-head protrudes.
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s-2010.
Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
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Medieval Silver Ring with Star
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Medieval Silver Medallion with Scenes of the Flagellation
Southern Germany, circa 1300 A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £667
Disc with beaded border, repoussé scene with lancet-arch arcade, nimbate Christ being beaten by two tunicked soldiers with flails; attachment holes to the rim. 2.63 grams, 37 mm
Ex Peter Szuhay, 2005. Ex private collection, Suffolk, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12053-217472.
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Medieval 'Essex' Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Plaque Badge
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Formed as a cross-crosslet on a square sheet plaque, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with the remains of an iron pin to verso; very rare formed as a square plaque. 2.05 grams, 21 mm
Found Essex, UK. Property of an Essex collector.
The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD.
