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LOT 1574
Medieval Scabbard Chape and Pommel Group
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 2 in. (39.6 grams total, 21-50 mm).
Comprising a variety of chape styles, including examples with decorative piercing; a decoratively incised pommel with X-motif to cap and two figural panels to the side walls, separated by a chevron column. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
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Medieval Bronze and Silver Artefact Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: a number of clothes fasteners, including openwork examples; a gilt fitting; a chape with triangular cross-section, scallopped lip and incised ornament; buckle and zoomorphic terminals. 12.7 grams total, 15-84 mm
From the Sullivan family collection, UK; acquired since 2003. -
Medieval Clement V Papal Lead Bulla Seal
1305-1314 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Obverse: 'CLE / MENS / PP . V' (Pastor Pastorum or shepherd of shepherds) over three lines; reverse: the facing and nimbate heads of saints Peter and Paul, possible crozier between, beneath 'SPASPE' (St. Peter and St. Paul). 42 grams, 38 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Collection
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Each created to a different design and with full or partial remains of an articulate tongue. 17.7 grams total, 16-40 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
