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LOT 1973
Medieval Silver Decorated Ring
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (6.03 grams, 22.47 mm overall, 18.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)).
With notched bands to the shoulders, lozengiform bezel with incuse Arabic inscription, likely the character bā’. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Medieval Silver Ring with Spread Eagle
12th-13th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Discoid bezel with incuse rim, eagle with head turned and wings splayed. 2.67 grams, 21.26 mm overall, 18.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval 'Book of Amos' Manuscript Leaf from a Latin Bible
France, 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Vellum leaf with dense bastarda script in two blocks to each page; decorated versals in red with blue detailing; historiated capital 'U' with nimbate robed figure bearing a scroll; text from the Book of Amos (red text 'incipit liber Amos prophete'). 0.99 grams, 14.7 x 10.6 cm
Private collection, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Green Velvet Section
Italy, 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Ovoid green velvet panel made up from two sections with a median loose seam; swags, tendrils and floral motifs. 62 grams, 56.5 cm
Ex Niclausse collection. with Art Richelieu, France, 20 April 2017, no.99. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
