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LOT 1670
Medieval Gilt Bronze Equine Strap Slide
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (21.1 grams, 30 mm).
Comprising a square panel with post at each corner supporting a plaque with gilt acanthus motif in a textured field. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, in 2004.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
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Medieval Initial 'N' Tempera on Parchment from a Choir Book
Italy, 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Vellum manuscript (psalter) section with versal 'N' in red with blue inked foliage and scrolls surrounding. 0.8 grams, 82 x 45 mm
Private collection, USA, formed in the 1980s. -
Medieval Iron Horse Shoe Group
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Of various sizes, one with an inner plate within the arc of the shoe. 1.8 kg total, 11.5 - 16 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Medieval Printed Paper Bible Page by Johann Grüninger
Printed 1510 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Page of a rag-paper bible with text printed in two columns and with marginal notes to both sides; portion of Book of Jeremiah; printed in Strasbourg by Johann Grüninger with commentary by Nicholas de Lyra. 13 grams, 32.2 x 22.8 cm
From the private collection of M. Cummings, Lincolnshire, UK, 1990s.
Johannes Grüninger (1455-1533) was a prolific German printer, active from 1482 to 1533, who printed up to 80 books a year in Latin and in German, as well as wall-maps. His bible was issued in two volumes, which allowed it be produced on smaller pages than for most standard editions.
