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LOT 2294
Medieval Decorated Portable Bronze Mirror Case
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (13.9 grams, 42 mm).
In two halves, each hinged at one edge, with punched triangular markings in curved and cross-shaped bands; remains of silver(?) mirror panels inside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old English collection formed since 1960.
LiteratureCf. The British Museum, museum numbers 1896,0201.323 and 1894,1101.597-598, for similar.
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LOT 2294
Medieval Decorated Portable Bronze Mirror Case
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 Silver Strap End with M for Maria
13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £65
Comprising a hollow-formed rectangular plaque with reserved Lombardic 'M', lozengiform cell with hole to the underside, beast-head terminating in a ring; rivet in situ. 3.53 grams, 28 mm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Gilt Bronze 'De Bohun Family, Earl of Hereford' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Bids: 3 | Current Bid: £135
Heater-shaped with integral loop above; three diagonal stripes (bends cotised) on a fully enamelled blue field between lions rampant; blazoned 'azure a bend cotised between six lions rampant or', the arms of de Bohun, earls of Hereford and Essex. 13.1 grams, 40 mm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
The de Bohun family took its name from the region of Bohun in the Cotentin peninsula, Normandy, France. John de Bohun, 5th Earl of Hereford (died January 1336) was born the son of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford. After Humphrey's death at the Battle of Boroughbridge, the family lands were forfeited by John who was only later permitted to succeed to his positions as Earl of Hereford and Essex, Constable of England and Lord of Brecknock. -
Large Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for The Community of the Brothers of St. Thomas’s Hospital
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Vesica-shaped with median band flanked by crosses potent and legend 'COMENAL' and to the border 'S’ FRATRVM OSPITAL’ SCI’ TOME', supplied with an impression. 12.22 grams, 39 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.
It seems this is the seal of the community of the Brothers of St. Thomas’s Hospital. There was more than one medieval hospital dedicated to St. Thomas Becket in the Middle Ages, e.g. the Hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr (Swale), and that of the same name in Eastbridge, Canterbury.
