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LOT 1400
Medieval Silver Shield-Shaped Ring with Crosses
CIRCA 12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (4.43 grams, 20.79 mm overall, 18.04 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
With teardrop plaque and heraldic design of crosses potent flanking chevrons.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Henry of Thorp
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With central St. Michael slaying the dragon with cross-topped lance motif motif, pelletted border and legend '+ S' HENRICI DE THOR[P]' (seal of Henry of Thorp); strap and loop to the reverse. 12.4 grams, 32 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
The placename may be Thorpe Market, Norfolk. -
Medieval Bronze Mount with Inscription
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Formed as a capital 'N' or 'Z' with spurs to the median bar and swept arms; reserved enigmatic inscription 'MON[..] / [...] / NISI[.]. 19.3 grams, 55 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Ex Paul Moore, Sussex, UK. Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a previous typed and encapsulated identification card. -
Large Medieval Bronze Strap End with St Christopher
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Socket finial to one end, waisted stem, heart-shaped plaque, bar of four rivet holes and shell or leaf-shaped finial, the body displaying Saint Christopher standing on a mound with a young boy on his shoulder and holding a staff in relief, Gothic letters 'ID' to the socket. 45 grams, 90 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection.
