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LOT 1846
Medieval Stone Holy Water Font
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
11 in. (6.25 kg, 28 cm wide).
Squat in profile with foliage and scrolls to the sidewall, deep bowl and pouring lip. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Medieval 'Published' Gold 'Keepers or Cramp' Ring
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Square in section with slightly rounded outer face. 4.00 grams, 19.78 mm overall, 15.99 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
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From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12293-219669.
