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LOT 1704
Medieval Silver Jerusalem Cross Badge
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.54 grams, 20 mm).
Appliqué cross crosslet with central lobed motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Gold Belt Buckle Strap End
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Opening Bid: £100
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From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Medieval 'Thames' Decorated Spangle Group
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Including rosette, advancing beast and other types; pierced for attachment. 1.51 grams total, 12-17 mm
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'The Frinton' Medieval Gold Bishop's Ring with Emerald
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
Comprising a slender hoop and pie-dish bezel with flanges at the junction, D-shaped aperture with inset emerald cabochon. 1.76 grams, 24.07 mm overall, 18.96 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Frinton, Essex, UK, on Thursday 25th May 2023, by Jim Ridge. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-0840AB. Accompanied by a copy of a letter, and video from the finder explaining the circumstances of finding. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12140-214660.
