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LOT 1861
Medieval 'Thames' Bronze Three Wise Men Applique Fragment
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (0.71 grams, 49 mm).
Sheet brass appliqué of a rider with plumed hat holding the reins of a tall beast in repoussé; ropework border behind and below. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Ex Den of Antiquities, Cambridgeshire, UK.
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LOT 1861
Medieval 'Thames' Bronze Three Wise Men Applique Fragment
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Medieval 'Published' Iron Barrel Lock and Key Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
The lock heater-shaped in section with separate sliding mechanism, key with voided shank. 325 grams total, 4.9-10.6 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval 'Published' Beehive Thimble Collection
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Including beehive and annular types. 24 grams total, 13-22 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
In England thimbles first occurred around 1300, probably under the influence of the Hispano-Moresque examples. However, it wasn't until around 1350 that thimbles became objects of everyday use in England. -
Medieval Bronze Mask Mount
12th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Mount fragment formed as a facing mask with lateral flanges; the face formed with undulating lines to the brow, triangular nose with almond-shaped eyes, broad moustache and long flowing beard; D-shaped lateral flanges pierced for attachment, bulbous transverse finial also pierced; remains of loop above. 16.3 grams, 50 mm
From an old UK collection, 1980s.
