Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 1875

Medieval Knight's Bronze 'Bassingbourn Family' Heraldic Casket Mount

13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/4 in. (12.56 grams, 56 mm).

Heater-shaped with three radiating attachment lugs; reserved heraldic design 'gyronny of twelve' with enamelled interstitial panels to accept enamel fil. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Nutley, Hampshire, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.BERK-DFB419.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Footnotes

The mount may have belonged to members of the Bassingbourn family, who bore arms blazoned 'gyronny of twelve, or and azure' in the 13th century. Possible owners include Warin de Bassingbourn, sheriff of Northants in 1267, who died in 1269; his son, Edmund, of Blyborough, Lincolnshire, who is recorded as active in 1282-1289; and Edmund's probable son, another Warin, who was recorded as serving in the Falkirk campaign of 1298 and was still alive in 1317.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 1875

Medieval Knight's Bronze 'Bassingbourn Family' Heraldic Casket Mount

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Medieval Silver Floral Decorated Ring
    Medieval Silver Floral Decorated Ring
    14th-15th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

    With flat angled shoulders and scroll detailing, rectangular bezel with reserved quatrefoil motif, hoop repaired. 2.81 grams, 19.24 mm overall, 16.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Medieval Bronze Portable Hinged Mirror Case Group
    Medieval Bronze Portable Hinged Mirror Case Group
    14th-15th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

    Each hinged at one edge, with punched triangular markings in curved and cross-shaped bands. 33.9 grams total, 42-46 mm



    Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motifs
    Medieval Bronze Ring with Ring-and-Dot Motifs
    14th-16th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

    With transverse hatching to the shoulders and trio of ring-and-dot motifs above, discoid bezel with large central ring-and-dot surrounded by a ring of smaller examples. 6.58 grams, 23.18 mm overall, 19.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list