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LOT 1926
Medieval Gilt Bronze Lion's Head Fitting
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (21.9 grams, 60 mm).
D-section curved hook, octagonal fitting with stylised animal head finial. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s.
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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Medieval Inscribed Bronze Purse Bar
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With niello-filled legend to the bar: 'AVE MARIA GACIA PLE' and to reverse 'A DOMINV TE CVM *'; central heater-shaped plaque with niello-filled 'W' to one face and 'IHS' monogram to reverse. 58 grams, 15.1 cm
Acquired on the European art market in the early 2000s. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Enamelled Gilt Bronze Heraldic Limoges Buckleplate with Wyvern
Circa 1150-1300 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Buckle plate fragment comprising an ellipsoid plaque with two gilt pierced lugs to the trailing edge, gilt band to the forward edge, enamelled design of a swan with head drooping to the rear; notch to forward edge to accept the pin. 9.2 grams, 40 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector at Puddletown, West Dorset, UK, on 21 May 2023 by Charles Bullock. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.DOR-1026E6. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval to Stuart Artefact and Coin Collection
13th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising: hammered coins, a clothes fastener, mounts, and other items. 60 grams total, 12-49 mm
Found whilst searching in Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
N.B. This lot is for UK buyers only.
