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LOT 1605
Medieval Iron Folding Knife Group
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 - 9 in. (1.6 kg total, 9-23 cm).
Comprising blades and handles of various styles and dates, including examples with decorative elements. [34, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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'The Romney' Medieval Gilt Silver Fede Ring with Hands Holding a Heart
Circa 1400-1550 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
With twisted-band detailing to the hoop, bezel formed as two hands supporting a heart and a crown with openwork detailing; marked to the inner face with PAS reference number '11089'. 3.70 grams, 22.70 mm overall, 19.57 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Fine condition.
Found while searching with a metal detector near Romney, Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, UK, on Wednesday 1st August 2018. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-11089B. Accompanied by a copy of letters from the Coroner confirming that the Crown's interest in the ring under treasure reference no.2018T662 has been disclaimed. Accompanied by copies of receipts from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. -
Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix
14th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Showing a central figure of Mary seated supporting the infant Jesus; ropework edges to the border with legend in Lombardic script '*MATER DEI MEMENTO ME[.]' (Mother of God, remember (me)); loop to the reverse. 7.78 grams, 26 mm
Cambridgeshire collection, 1990s. -
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Large Late Medieval Wooden Spread Eagle Lectern Figure
Flanders, 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Painted and carved in the round as an imposing eagle standing atop a globe, wings half-spread, semi-naturalistic detailing and remains of gilding; accompanied by its (likely) original wrought iron tripod stand with facetted and collared shaft; also accompanied by a modern custom-made display stand. 15.3 kg total, 1.75 m high including stand
Ex Mayer collection. Private collection, South West France. with SVV Prunier, 11 October 2020, lot 79. Ex central London gallery. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.202075.
Possibly used as a lectern at some point and modified for this purpose with a transverse ledge cut into the rear of the tail.
