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LOT 0420
Norman Gilt Bronze Buckle
CIRCA 12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (20.3 grams, 37.9 mm).
An exceptional Romanesque buckle loop with two fantastical birds modelled in the round; the birds opposing and flanking a rhomboid heraldic plaque, each depicted with long tails curving along the edge of the loop, fine feather detailing and detailed talons.
ProvenanceFrom an Essex, UK, collection, in the 1990s.
Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
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Square tile with cream-coloured image of a hound running past a tree. 388 grams, 10.5 x 10.5 cm
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Medieval Decorated 'He who loves from the heart, gives with a good heart' Posy Boxwood Comb
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Central panel decorated with a heart pierced by two arrows and inscription: 'qui de bon [COER] eyme', and verso openwork carving of blind interlaces and inscription: 'de bon [COER] donne', translating to 'He who loves from the heart, gives with a good heart'; probably given as a love token. 58 grams, 15 cm
Private collection, USA. Private collection, Suffolk. Accompanied by a copy of an illustrated catalogue document.
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Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
With a D-section slender hoop, raised bezel set with garnet cabochon. 0.93 grams, 22.31 mm overall, 18.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex Lionel collection, formed 1980s. From the Horton collection, UK.
