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LOT 2193
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Badge with Rampant Lion
CIRCA 13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (8.66 grams, 33 mm).
Heater-shaped with raised border and lion rampant on a blue enamelled field; flat tongue-shaped attachment pin to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx retired East Anglian school teacher, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK, 1960s-1980s.
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LOT 2193
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Badge with Rampant Lion
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Bronze Purse Bar Group
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Opening Bid: £75
Comprising: one with articulated swivel and rings to the lateral arms, incised heater shield with arms of a pile and three bezants; one with square swivel and row of attachment loops to the underside of the arms. 92.56 grams total, 50-62 mm
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Medieval Gold Ring with Sapphire and Inscription
Western Europe, circa 13th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £1,500
Slender hoop with biconical bezel and inset sapphire cabochon; enigmatic incised legend to hoop 'IAS[.]NV NAIA NV[.]VM / IAS[.]VI . V . IAIA. IONV.' 1.45 grams, 24.03 mm overall, 17.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13420-259793.
The legend appears to contain repeated syllabic sequences, perhaps a personal name. -
Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Group
Circa 13th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising three annular brooches: one with a twisted section to the body, one with incised geometric decoration to the obverse, one with raised pellets to the obverse; each with a sword-shaped pin. 11.3 grams total, 16-44 mm
Ex retired East Anglian school teacher, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK, 1960s-1980s.
