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LOT 1714
Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet
12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.60 grams, 17.91 mm overall, 15.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)).
Slender hoop with disc bezel, inset garnet cloison.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
LiteratureCf. Oman, C.C., British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, pl.15(B), for type.
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Medieval Bronze Trade Weight
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Bell-shaped with incised rings to the shoulder, sturdy loop. 846 grams, 65 mm
Acquired since the 1970s. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval to Post Medieval Artefact Group
14th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Mixed group including crotal bells, thimbles, finger rings, furniture fittings and other items. 1.25 kg total, 6-78 mm
Found Hertfordshire, UK. -
Medieval Printed Paper Bible Page by Johann Grüninger
Printed 1492 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Page of a rag-paper bible with text printed in two columns with marginal notes to both sides; portion of Apocalipsis (Revelations); printed in Strasbourg by Johann Grüninger with commentary by Nicholas de Lyra. 5.67 grams, 22.5 x 32.6 cm
Ex Cummings collection, UK, 1990s.
Johannes Grüninger (1455-1533) was a prolific German printer active from 1482 to 1533 who printed up to 80 books a year in Latin and in German, as well as wall-maps. His bible was issued in two volumes, which allowed it be produced on smaller pages than for most standard editions.
