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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 and Later Lead Weight Group
12th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Mainly discoid types and rectangular, many with central piercing, low-relief geometric detailing. 861 grams total, 24-82 mm
Ex Simmons Gallery, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Choir Book Manuscript Page
Italy, 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
Rectangular portion of a vellum page with historiated capital 'N' in silver on a rich blue field, interlace detailing to the stave and bow, liquid gold detailing; showing the Liberation of Saint Peter with nimbate saint and angel; mounted on a card backing with reveal. 133 grams total, 31 x 26 cm
with Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen, 26 May 2015, no.26. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12502-230735. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Beehive Thimble
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With punched pellets to the outer face in concentric bands. 8.64 grams, 20 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
