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LOT 1278
Medieval Gilt Bronze Lozenge-Shaped Ring Brooch with Inscription Verso
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.76 grams, 21.5 mm).
With quatrefoil at the upper and lower angles, pelletted detailing, sword-shaped pin; uncertain legend to reverse 'mAN + AVE' perhaps an attempt at the common AVE MARIA. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Southern England.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 1278
Medieval Gilt Bronze Lozenge-Shaped Ring Brooch with Inscription Verso
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Medieval Iron Single-Edged Dagger
15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
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Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Medieval Bronze Priest's Laver Pouring Spout with Dog's Head
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With stylised detailing, mouth closed around a round-section spout, curved round-section neck with section cut away for attachment. 82 grams, 81 mm
Found Wiltshire, UK. Property of a Durham, UK, gentleman.
A priest's laver was a large ceremonial basin used for ritual ablutions. -
Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Group
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: a plain ring brooch; one with six turrets; and one lozenge-shaped decorated with stamped annulets to the frame. 12 grams total, 23-38 mm
Found Cambridgeshire, UK.
