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LOT 0403
Medieval Stained Glass Panel with a Gittern-Playing Angel
EARLY 14TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/2 in. (452 grams, 19 cm).
Roundel with painted image of a winged and nimbate angel playing a gittern; left hand supporting the neck of the instrument and right hand manipulating a pointed plectrum; pegbox carved with a beast's head finial; silvered and deep red panels to complete the circular shape. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrench private collection.
Private collection, Suffolk.
Exhibited at Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 3rd February-9th March 2024; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefact on display.
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LOT 0403
Medieval Stained Glass Panel with a Gittern-Playing Angel
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
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Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
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Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. 0.99 grams, 22.41 mm
Found Norfolk, UK.
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Medieval Period Silver Ring with Star
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With barrel-shaped hoop, stud to the underside, disc bezel with arched spur, incised hexafoil motif. 9.41 grams, 24.50 mm overall, 19.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
