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LOT 1330
Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (0.68 grams, 16.74 mm overall,13.26 mm internal diameter (approximate size British D 1/2, USA 2, Europe 1.78, Japan 1)).
A gold ring with slender round-section penannular hoop with bulbous terminals, supporting a triangular cell set with a polished garnet cabochon.
ProvenanceEx Abelita family collection, 1980-2015.
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Medieval Ring with Building
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Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Medieval and Other Silver Artefact Group
Circa 14th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
A mixed group of silver artefacts mainly comprising of fragmentary fittings, mounts, clasps and jewellery elements, including: a buckle; engraved ring bezel, floral belt hook, openwork belt fittings, possible filigree button face and others. 54.6 grams total, 9-50 mm
Essex gallery, early 2000s. -
Medieval 'Thames' Crowned Bust Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
An openwork lead badge composed of a crowned facing male bust within a roundel bearing the inscription '+ IANCOVLMASE'; complete with pin. 1.78 grams, 22 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
This enigmatic inscription has been found on other similar badges, but is yet to be satisfactorily understood. It is possibly associated with the cult of Edward the Confessor or representing the head of John the Baptist.
