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LOT 1744
Medieval Lead Weight Collection
CIRCA 13TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 2 in. (218 grams total, 23-52 mm).
Discoid types with high-relief markings. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons gallery, London, UK.
Ex North London collection, 1990s.
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Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
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Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. 0.99 grams, 22.41 mm
Found Norfolk, UK.
The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD. -
Medieval Iron Horseshoe Group
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Mainly formed with broad plate and countersunk rectangular nail-holes. 1.2 kg total, 2.5-13.5 cm
From the collection of B. Posey, Germany 1990s. -
Medieval Bronze Corpus Christi
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13,650
With flat-topped crown, hair hanging in hanks to the shoulders, long D-shaped face with domed eyes, slender figure with ribs emphasised, knee-length loincloth falling in rippling folds; mounted on a custom-made stand. 500 grams total, 23 cm high including stand
Former collection of the late (d.1955) Bishop of Tournus. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12040-211844.
