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LOT 1746
Medieval Lead Seal for WILLIAM TVRALD
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (20.5 grams, 43 mm).
Vesica-shaped with loop on the reverse; field with fleur-de-lis and star, inscription '+ ?WILLI + TVRALD' surrounding. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge for Romano-British Saint Ursula
15th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Openwork design with figural detailing in three registers comprising: upper: lancet arch with crouching figure holding a sword; standing female with infant; fragment of figure; standing robed nimbate figure; fragment of building frame with figure; middle: crouching figure (shepherd) looking towards seated female with infant (Mary) beneath star, and three advancing figures with arms raised (Magi); lower: galley with three oars, mast and sail, various figures partly visible above the gunwale and seated figure in stern. 13.78 grams, 85 mm
Ex European collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambrigeshire, UK, gentleman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Medieval Silver-Gilt Iconographic Ring with Saints
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
The lower shank with twisted ropework detailing and beaded bands, the shoulders with raised median beaded bands developing to a horizontal ridge flanked by flowers dividing the bezel into two panels, each with a reserved standing figure: each a female saint in floor-length robe; Virgin Mary on the left panel holding an infant and St Barbara carrying a miniature tower, her attribute. 4.86 grams, 23.55 mm overall, 18.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Ex Thomas collection, UK, 1960s-1980s. Property of a Cambrigeshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval and Other Artefact Group
12th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including buckle loops and plates, buttons, finger rings, brooches, jetons, clay pipe, and other items. 2.87 kg total, 13-98 mm
Found Yorkshire, UK. From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
N.B. This lot is for UK purchase only.