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LOT 1871
Medieval Silver Ring with Floral Cross
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.57 grams, 23.82 mm overall, 19.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)).
Round-section hoop with faux rope-twist, lozenge-shaped bezel with a floral cross within a rectangle.
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 Lead Cover with Cross
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Discoid plaque with rolled rim and central socket; underside with incised cross motif, possibly later. 183 grams, 73 mm
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Medieval and Later Artefact Group
14th-21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including crotal bells, lead shot, badges, furniture fittings and other items. 2.35 kg total, 12-94 mm
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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.