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LOT 1637
Medieval Silver Decorated Ring
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.53 grams, 18.95 mm overall, 15.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).
With a D-section hoop showing an old repair; discoid bezel with linear decoration. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Medieval Philip Augustus Vellum Psalter Folio
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Opening Bid: £500
With 21 lines of bastarda script text in black with blue versals and gold leaf detailing, red and blue decorative blocking, vertical bar with beast-head finial to margin; drypoint ruling visible. 5.41 grams, 23.3 x 16.7 cm
From an important collection of Christian artefacts formed by a London gentleman, 1970s-1980s. From the private collection of Mr David Barker, London, UK; thence by descent. -
Medieval Bronze Limoges Saint
13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a tongue-shaped curved-section body pierced in two places for attachment and forked lower end, with rounded shoulders and bowed head with soft features and short hair. 20 grams, 86 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Medieval and Other Artefact Group
1st-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Including milled coins, buckle fittings, weights, hooked fasteners and other items. 903 grams total, 7-65 mm
Found Cambridgeshire, UK.
