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LOT 1560
Medieval Glazed Ceramic Tile with Three Crowned Lions within Heraldic Shield
FRANCE, 15TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (912 grams, 13.5 x 13.5 cm).
Displayed on a substantial square floor tile, the reserved lions with protruding tongues, framed by the lower portion of a heater-shaped field; remains of bedding cement to reverse together with a Bonham's lot label. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Benjamin Proust, 2015.
Ex central London gallery.
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LOT 1560
Medieval Glazed Ceramic Tile with Three Crowned Lions within Heraldic Shield
Sold for (Inc. bp): £403
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Medieval and Later 'Thames' Thimble Collection
Circa 15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising ring-type thimbles and a domed top thimble, four with dimples, one notched around the top edge; one 17th century ornate thimble with hatched strapwork design, enigmatic incised inscription around the bottom edge. 26 grams total, 16-23 mm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK. -
Medieval Glazed Ceramic Tile with Three Crowned Lions within Heraldic Shield
France, 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £403
Displayed on a substantial square floor tile, the reserved lions with protruding tongues, framed by the lower portion of a heater-shaped field; remains of bedding cement to reverse together with a Bonham's lot label. 912 grams, 13.5 x 13.5 cm
Ex Benjamin Proust, 2015. Ex central London gallery. -
Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Stag's Head
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of a hexagonal stem with collars and trilobate loop, circular die bearing a facing stag's head caboshed, with a cross between the antlers, surrounding Latin inscription 'IESVS MERCI' ('Jesus have mercy on me'); accompanied by an impression. 8.6 grams, 24 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-9CFE1B.
The design reflects the visions of St Eustace (2nd century) and Saint Hubert (8th century), who saw a stag with cross between antlers whilst hunting.
