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LOT 1914
Medieval Period Decorated Silver Signet Ring
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.49 grams, 19.12 mm overall, 15.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)).
With broad hoop and stud to underside, disc bezel with low-relief geometric lozenge motif on a hatched field. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 596. for type.
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LOT 1914
Medieval Period Decorated Silver Signet Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Medieval and Later Lead Artefact Collection
14th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including a substantial caddy, octagonal in plan with separate lid; a portion of cast grill from a church; heater-shaped and other weights; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 1.33 kg total, 2.4-10.2 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval and Later Folding Knife Collection
15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Including one with folded tubular handle and another shaped like a ship with curved prow. 116 grams total, 8.9-11.3 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval 'Published' Beehive Thimble Collection
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Including beehive and annular types. 24 grams total, 13-22 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
In England thimbles first occurred around 1300, probably under the influence of the Hispano-Moresque examples. However, it wasn't until around 1350 that thimbles became objects of everyday use in England.
