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LOT 1682
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla Group
1175-1400 A.D.
1 3/4 - 2 1/8 in. (118 grams total, 45-54 mm).
Comprising: ampulla with scallop detailing to the bulb, two lateral loop handles, upper portion of obverse removed; ampulla with hatched moulding to the bulb, 'AD' flanking a leek to obverse, crowned 'A' monogram to reverse, top edge cut away. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound North Yorkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SWYOR-0EAB85.
Accompanied by the original British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) receipt copy no.001936 dated 13 August 2016.
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Medieval and Other Artefact Group
1st-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Including buckle loops and fittings, milled coins, harness mounts and other items. 846 grams total, 1.2-11.1 cm
Found Cambridgeshire, UK. -
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Romanesque Bronze Lion Mount
11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Depicted laying down with its chin resting between its forepaws, stylised detailing to the face, mouth, mane and tail; pierced through the tail for attachment; two pierced suspension lugs to reverse. 20 grams, 42 mm
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Birmingham, UK, collector. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze 'Richard de Valoines' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
With substantial hook, pyramidal collar and enamelled lozenge panels: obverse with a red bend bearing three reserved stars on a blue-striped field; reverse with reserved bend on blue field with six reserved stars, an extremely rare type. 38 grams, 78 mm
Found Grimsby, UK. From an East Anglian private collection.
The arms to the obverse are similar to those of Richard de Valoines (barry of six azure and or, a bend gules).
