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LOT 0347
Medieval First Epistle of St. John Manuscript from a Latin Bible
FRANCE, 1240-1250 A.D.
7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (1.8 grams, 19 x 14 cm).
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. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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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LOT 0347
Medieval First Epistle of St. John Manuscript from a Latin Bible
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
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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 Bishop's Stirrup Ring with Sapphire Cabochon
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With a slender D-section hoop, raised bezel set with dark blue sapphire cabochon. 1.40 grams, 20.79 mm overall, 16.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Silver Phalera with Bird
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Discoid in plan with carinated border and pounced field, reserved standing bird. 4 grams, 40 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
