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LOT 1898
Medieval Gilt Copper Mounts of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist
ITALY, 16TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (74.9 grams total, 57-58 mm).
Both saints shown nimbate and dressed in voluminous robes, Mary's long hair cascading down her shoulders and holding an ointment jar in her hands. [2]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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LOT 1898
Medieval Gilt Copper Mounts of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist
Sold for (Inc. bp): £211
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Shield-shaped pendant with the Royal Arms of England, with three lions passant guardant. 12 grams, 46 mm
From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. -
Spanish Medieval Socarrat Wall Tile Showing Saints Cosmas and Damian
Late 15th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £4,420
Showing two opposing surgeon saints, Cosmas and Damian, holding their medical attributes and shown nimbate, dressed in contemporary garments, with an inscription naming them at the centre, the background with densely arranged decorative motifs. 8.25 kg, 43 cm
Private collection, Spain. Private collection, London, UK.
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Gem
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Featuring a narrow hoop and expanding shoulders, a conical bezel with four petals, set with a pale purple glass gem. 1.64 grams, 23.82 mm overall, 17.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
