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LOT 2347
Medieval Gilt Reliquary Figure of a Saint
13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (82.9 grams, 89 mm).
The saint with a tonsured hairstyle, loose robe, left hand holding a book and right hand raised palm-outward, attachment pin to the top of the head for a halo; rectangular-section trumpet-shaped base developing to a flat stem.
ProvenanceFound Romney Marsh area, Kent, UK area, 1990-2020.
Property of a Kent, UK gentleman.
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LOT 2347
Medieval Gilt Reliquary Figure of a Saint
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£250 (EUR 290; USD 338) +BP*
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Large Medieval Knight's Enamelled Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant and Hanger
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Opening Bid: £60
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Medieval Bronze Signet Ring with 'IN DEO VIVAS' Inscription
Circa 14th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
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Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix Collection
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Chessman type with motifs comprising: heater shield on a wreath with peacock, chevrons enclosing 'DPH' legend, ring with '*XHIVR[.]', each supplied with an impression. 22 grams total, 15-22 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.