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LOT 0415
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
MEDIEVAL SILVER AND NIELLO RING BROOCH
13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (1.5 grams, 24 mm).
13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (1.5 grams, 24 mm).
The hoop formed flat with six bulbs separated by notched bars, each bulb with scrolled tendril or pelletted cross decoration; sturdy pin coiled about the shank. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the 1980s.
From the collection of a London antiquarian.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Egan, G. & Pritchard, F., Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, item 1326, for type.
FOOTNOTES:
An unusually fine example in silver; the bulk of these brooches are of lead-tin or copper-tin alloy.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
