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LOT 1692
Medieval Silver Button Collection
13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1/2 in. (14 grams total, 10-16 mm).
Each displaying a different decorative design, including: two nielloed whorl motifs; crescentic button; a triangular motif; stylised flower with nielloed petals; stylised pelletted flower, together with other designs. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEnglish private collection, 1970s.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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Medieval Gold Quatrefoil Ring
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Rectangular-section hoop and flared shoulders, punched crescent detailing, raised quatrefoil with central collar and knop. 4.41 grams, 22.92 mm overall, 16.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge Group
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising: a spoked wheel; disc with hand motif; crescent moon and standing figure; hollow-formed ampulla junction; disc with rosette and legend '+SA[NCT]E THOMA OR[A] P[RO] M[E]'; plus a finger-ring with red enamel fill to the openwork bezel. 17.1 grams total, 16-32 mm
Property of a private collector, Edinburgh (1938-2021). Collected in the 1990s from the UK art market. with Bonham's, London, UK, 7 July 2022, lot 117 (part). Ex property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Stained Glass Roundel of Saint Christopher
Brussels, Belgium, 1510 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Displaying polychrome detailing and held within a lead came border with modern loop for suspension. 362 grams, 22.3 cm
Collection of Henry LHotellier (1908-1993), and by descent until 2021. Ex central London gallery.
