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LOT 1828
Medieval Silver-Gilt Cross Pendant
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (5.1 grams, 35 mm).
Expanding arm cross pendant with integral suspension loop and an inset red carnelian cabochon set at the centre of the cross.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval and Later Artefact Collection
14th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including: neck and mouth from a bellarmine jug ("Bartmannskrug" produced in the hinterland of Cologne, Rhineland), beehive thimble, belt mounts and other items. 197 grams total, 1.8-11 cm
Found various sites, UK. Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Letter 'M'
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Substantial hoop with a raised plaque at the base, scooped shoulder extending to a tall octagonal bezel with 'M'. 19.76 grams, 38.67 mm overall, 19.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Medieval Lead Gregory X Papal Bulla
1271-1276 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
The obverse depicting the busts of St Peter and St Paul each within a compartment defined by pellets; cross pattee supported on a staff between the busts; at the top of the bulla in the centre, legend 'SPASPE' (abbreviations for St Paul and St Peter); reverse inscribed in Lombardic script in three lines 'GRE/GORIVS./PP. X', with an omega above the letters 'PP' and curlicue after 'X'; both obverse and reverse faces with a pelletted perimeter. 34.4 grams, 37 mm
Found Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by an illustrated report from Andy Flowers KLMD dated November 2013.
Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino di Conti, was the 178th Pope of the Catholic Church, reigning from 1227 to 1241. He is known for his strong defence of papal authority, his role in the Crusades, and his establishment of the Papal Inquisition.
