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LOT 1361
Medieval Triangular Gold Pendant with Garnets
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (1.45 grams, 14.30 mm).
A ribbed loop supporting a bifacial plaque with granulation to the cell rims, three radiating triangular garnets with small cells to the edges.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Cf. Cocks, A.S., An Introduction to Courtly Jewellery, London, 1980, plate 9, for type.
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LOT 1361
Medieval Triangular Gold Pendant with Garnets
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
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Medieval Bronze 'Tyrell' Family Trade Weight with Heraldic Shields
Circa 1260-1300 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Hemispherical with suspension loop at apex; four low-relief heraldic shields within roundels to the shoulder, scalloped lower edge. 25.5 grams, 30 mm
Found Rodings, Essex, UK. Property of an Essex collector.
The arms are divided per pale with one half showing as concentric chevrons, associated with the Tyrrell family who held lands in Essex in the 12th century and after. Sir John Tyrrell (c.1382 - 2 April 1437) of Herongate, Essex, was an English landowner, lawyer, administrator, and politician who was chosen three times as Speaker of the House of Commons. -
Medieval Bronze Signet Ring with Figure and Horse Head
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Disc bezel with incuse design including arosette amid fronds with horse-head supporter. 6.34 grams, 23.14 mm overall, 19.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Axehead Group
15th-17th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Comprising different axe types and sizes, most with convex cutting edges. 4.65 kg total, 13-22 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Some of these axes (type VIIa in the Glosek's classification) are a common type in Western Europe, widespread between 12th-15th century A.D. Mostly the specimens are 'carpenter's hatchets' that could also be used as offensive weapons if necessary.
