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LOT 1729
Medieval Silver Pendant Group
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/8 in. (13.5 grams total, 25-34 mm).
Two sheet-silver pendants displaying a stylised floral motif, one retaining suspension loop. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceOn the German art market, before 2000.
Acquired from TimeLine Auctions, 2016, lot 32.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Carinated hoop with granules to the shoulders, ropework collar to the bezel with inset replaced garnet cabochon. 3.94 grams, 24.80 mm overall, 19.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Purchased at the Cumberland Hotel Fair, 1987. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Lion Retainer's Badge
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a lion passant guardant wearing a crown, tongue protruding; remains of pin to reverse. 1.85 grams, 23 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s and recorded with Museum of London.
This form of badge was used by the Lancastrians in the Wars of the Roses. -
Medieval Equestrian Knight Badge Group
13th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £28
Comprising a circular stone with an incised cross to one side and a series of 13 heraldic hearts to the other; a bronze cross pendant with annulet-in-circle motifs to one side. 47 grams total, 30-36 mm
From an old Worcestershire, UK collection. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
The copper-alloy pendant appears to be cross-shaped with the top arm forming the suspension loop. It is therefore possible to consider the pendant to be T-shaped, in the form of the Greek letter Tau. These Tau crosses often acted as miniature reliquaries which are thought to have contained a herbal compound that was used to treat the symptoms of St Anthony's fire.
