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LOT 1941
Medieval Lead Walsingham Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (31.1 grams, 46 mm).
With lateral loops and low-profile cross with W to obverse, reverse with a hatched crescent. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk, UK.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1941
Medieval Lead Walsingham Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Bids: 4 | Current Bid: £42
Heater-shaped body with pierced suspension lug; low-relief reserved design of three lions passant gardant on a red-enamelled field, label placed overall in fess designating 'first son' status. 15.3 grams, 47 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector. -
Medieval Gold Ring with Cabochon Sapphire
13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £1,000
Featuring a large round-section hoop and raised cell set with a polished sapphire cabochon. 2.03 grams, 26.68 mm overall, 19.10 x 19.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13388-258005.
During the Middle Ages, gemstones were often associated with magical and protective properties they were believed to possess. Gemstones could protect against evil or poisons, as well as heightening the individual’s characteristics and strengths. Sapphires were frequently worn by Bishops and other clergy, due to their ability to promote their bearer’s chastity and piety. Sapphires were believed to be able to change colour if the wearer acted sinfully or lacked faith; it was because of this belief that jewels set with sapphires were worn as symbols of honesty and devout faith. -
Medieval Inscribed Bronze Purse Bar
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Bids: 3 | Current Bid: £25
With niello-filled legend to the bar: 'AVE MARIA G[R]ACIA PLE' and to reverse 'A DOMINV TE CVM *'; central heater-shaped plaque with niello-filled 'W' to one face and 'IHS' monogram to reverse. 58 grams, 15.1 cm
Acquired on the European art market in the early 2000s. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.
