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LOT 2023
Medieval Decorated Lead Spindle Whorl Collection
13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/8 in. (227 grams total, 27-35 mm).
Mainly biconvex in profile with pellet and bar detailing. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Nigel Mills, London, UK, circa 2000.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Medieval First Epistle of St. John Manuscript from a Latin Bible
France, 1240-1250 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Vellum leaf with dense bastarda script in two blocks to each page; decorated versals in red and blue; historiated capital 'Q' with liquid gold frame and seated figure reading from a book; text from the First Epistle of St. John. 1.8 grams, 19 x 14 cm
Private collection, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval 'Book of Amos' Manuscript Leaf from a Latin Bible
France, 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Vellum leaf with dense bastarda script in two blocks to each page; decorated versals in red with blue detailing; historiated capital 'U' with nimbate robed figure bearing a scroll; text from the Book of Amos (red text 'incipit liber Amos prophete'). 0.99 grams, 14.7 x 10.6 cm
Private collection, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Yorkist Sun Horse Harness Mount
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Formed as eight longer radiating arms with interstitial rays, central incuse pellet, attachment lugs to rear of the longer arms. 26.7 grams, 63 mm
Found Maltby, near Doncaster, UK. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
