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LOT 1616
Medieval 'Thames' Lead Gaming Piece Group
13TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 7/8 in. (209 grams total, 12-21 mm).
Mainly comprising pieces formed with conical bodies of various sizes, including two sub-circular counters. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
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'The Romney' Medieval Gilt Silver Fede Ring with Hands Holding a Heart
Circa 1400-1550 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
With twisted-band detailing to the hoop, bezel formed as two hands supporting a heart and a crown with openwork detailing; marked to the inner face with PAS reference number '11089'. 3.70 grams, 22.70 mm overall, 19.57 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Fine condition.
Found while searching with a metal detector near Romney, Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, UK, on Wednesday 1st August 2018. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-11089B. Accompanied by a copy of letters from the Coroner confirming that the Crown's interest in the ring under treasure reference no.2018T662 has been disclaimed. Accompanied by copies of receipts from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. -
Medieval Iron Artefact Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed of tanged sickle blades of various profiles. 1.75 kg total, 27.5-39 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Bronze Ring Group
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising one example with ring-and-dot motifs in a cruciform arrangement; one with possible monogram within a pecked border. 10.3 grams total, 20-23 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.