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LOT 1373
Medieval 'Thames' Artefact Group
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.36 grams total, 25-27 mm).
A group of two metallic artefacts: a copper-alloy strap end or other fitting retaining two rivets, displaying a regardant lionesque creature in relief advancing left, traces of gilding; a silver annular brooch with chamfered outer face, articulate pin stamped with maker's mark 'WW' with a rectangular cartouche. [2, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
Literature
Cf. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme Database, record ids. HAMP-C62859; IOW-747B18 and KENT-93C657, for similar brooches with what appears to be the same maker's mark.
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