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LOT 1285
Medieval Silver Ring with Griffin
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (13.66 grams, 26.45 mm overall, 21.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)).
A silver finger ring with carinated shoulders bearing hatched panels, ellipsoid bezel with pelletted border, reserved advancing griffin with arched neck and raised wing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
Cf. Oman, C.C., British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, pl.42(C), for type.
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Medieval Gilt Pendant with Saint
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
A hollow-formed gilt-bronze triangular sleeve with open edge and attachment loops, repoussé image of a nimbate facing saint with a cross in one hand. 7.12 grams, 39 mm
Fine condition.
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Medieval Steelyard Weight with Heraldic Shields
Circa 1260-1300 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £279
A substantial bronze weight for use with a steelyard balance with lead core, spherical in form with pierced flange for suspension above and hatched band to the shoulder; three heater shields with raised heraldic arms spaced equally around the body, etched geometric band of chevrons above. 379 grams, 54 mm high
Fine condition.
Found by Adrian Gayler, Essex, UK. Property of an Essex gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Treasure Hunting Magazine pages where it has been published.
These heraldic steelyard weights were made under the official sanction of Richard (son of King Henry III) or Edmund, Duke of Cornwall on behalf of the King; Edmund died in 1300 A.D. and such weights were banned in 1350 so that this example would most likely to be of the period 1260-1300 A.D.; the Hanseatic League was created in Germany to protect the interests and privileges of merchants in the medieval period, starting in Europe and with influence spreading to England from the 13th century.
