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LOT 1371
Medieval Framed Vellum Illuminated Manuscript Page Pair
FRANCE, 14TH-EARLY 15TH CENTURY A.D.
7 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (447 grams total, 19.5 x 14.3 cm each).
Comprising: manuscript of Psalm 129 (De profundis clamavi ad te Domine... 'I called out to the, Lord, from the depths...') in loose Caroline minuscule or batarde script with liquid gold detailing, blue versals with red pointillé framing; manuscript of the vespers chant (Protege Domine populum tuum... 'Lord, protect thy people...) in dense blackletter bookhand with liquid gold versals on blue and with red 'Oro' (I pray) responses; both mounted in a glazed wooden frame with cream-coloured card reveal. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a Blackheath, London, UK, deceased estate.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1371
Medieval Framed Vellum Illuminated Manuscript Page Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
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Medieval Silver-Gilt Jewelled Cross with Inscription
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Set with a central cabochon-cut amethyst, rounded knops with textured detailing to the end of each arm, integral loop for suspension; to the reverse, the name 'HENRI' inscribed on the vertical axis, the acronym 'AGLA' horizontally, a Maltese cross to the centre. 2.95 grams, 31 mm
UK art market, acquired prior to 1985. From the collection of a North American gentleman, acquired in 2012.
The acronym 'AGLA' stands for the Hebrew phrase 'Atah gebur le-olam Adonai', meaning 'Thine Is The Power Throughout Endless Ages, O Lord'; it was used particularly in exorcisms, healing and divination, and was associated with Rosicrucianism. -
Medieval Gilt Lion Dagger Chape
13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With raised border and image of the lion of England and plant on a textured field; running zigzag border with points to the folded edge. 4.64 grams, 28 mm
Fine condition. Rare.
Private collection, before 1976. Thence by descent. -
Medieval Bronze Wine Barrel Tap Handle with Cockerel
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Tapering spigot with hole, handle formed as a cockerel in profile. 37.7 grams, 53 mm
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman.
