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LOT 1744
Medieval Iron Horse Bit Group
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
8 1/2 - 11 1/2 in. (2.5 kg total, 21.5-29 cm).
Comprising bits of various types and sizes, including articulate elements. [19, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Bronze Seated Lion
15th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Posed sejant erect on a sub-rectangular base, stylised detailing to the face and mane. 40.7 grams, 43 mm
Found near Paull, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in 2013. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report number YORM-3F9514. -
Anglo-Norman Bronze Dragon Head Finial
Mid-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Formed with an arched D-section neck and triangular base, row of dorsal spines, pricked ears with notched rims, scooped muzzle with knop finial, open mouth with protruding tongue and teeth. 37.8 grams, 48 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.203519. -
Medieval Silver Pendant Group
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Two sheet-silver pendants displaying a stylised floral motif, one retaining suspension loop. 13.5 grams total, 25-34 mm
On the German art market, before 2000. Acquired from TimeLine Auctions, 2016, lot 32. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
