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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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'The Bossingham' Medieval Gold Ring with Cabochon Garnet
13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,820
Composed of a delicate hoop, carinated shoulders and biconical bezel, elliptical in plan with inset polished cabochon garnet. 1.86 grams, 25.44 mm overall, 19.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Found while searching with a metal detector in Bossingham, Kent, UK, by Alan John Punyer on 14 September 2000. Disclaimed under the Treasure Act with reference no. M&ME 297. Accompanied by a copy of page 61 of the Treasure Annual Report 2000, where this ring is published as number 92. -
Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang; bifacial pommel engraved with a female figure to one face and an enigmatic design to the other. 35 grams, 17 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
There were four essential ways to carry the small knifes in late Middle Ages: a) with the scabbard tucked diagonally behind belt, without suspension loop; b) without scabbard, simply thrust through the purse of the belt; c) with the scabbard tied horizontally at waist with suspension holes in the widened handle flap; d) suspended vertically from thong looped over the belt, in the scabbard. -
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Medieval Lead 'WALT L COUPE' Seal Matrix
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Discoid in shape with central cross with feathered arms within a roundel, surrounding 'S' WALT' L. COVPE' legend; accompanied by an impression. 20 grams total, 2.7 cm
Found Essex, UK.
