Loading, please wait...
LOT 1901
Roman, Medieval and Later Artefact Group
1ST-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3 1/2 in. (117 grams total, 15-89 mm).
Including buckles, strap ends, buttons, brooches, hooked tangs, a ring and other types. [30, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Norfolk, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Recorded with the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) with report nos.NMS-6C94D5, NMS-6E2F35, NMS-6F7957, NMS-5DD179, NMS-5C602, TL9785/8493, NMS-7D0708, NMS-58B6C4, NMS-F60895, NMS-E363E7, NMS-7D9DA4, NMS-5978CF, NMS-7D803A, NMS-02EBAC, NMS-E3A3E8, NMS-E29BDE, NMS-F83039, NMS-E69A9E, NMS-F5C39B, NMS-F8D471, NMS-6BB893, NMS-E6CECS, NMS-6AE963, NMS-7D2168, NMS-6B3C90, NMS-5ED874, NMS-6F4C5D, NMS-5E98E1, NMS-6BF831.
FootnotesAmong the various objects you can note an important Roman copper-alloy brooch of Colchester derivative (Harlow 2.a sub-type,NMS-58B6C4). These are usually dated between 60 and 150 AD.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Medieval Bronze Heraldic Seal Matrix
England, 1300-1400 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Chessman-type seal with heater shield motif within a rope border with fronds; heraldic design of three inverted acorns; supplied with a plaster impression. 11.7 grams, 28 mm
Found near Bottisham, Cambridgeshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme Report no.SF-B3A1F6. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Collection in Lindner Tray
Circa 14th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Including a medieval spur, an adze head, dress pins, brooch pins, a candle pricket and other items. 1.26 kg, 23.7 x 30.5 cm
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Enamelled Gilt Bronze Heraldic Limoges Buckleplate with Wyvern
Circa 1150-1300 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Buckle plate fragment comprising an ellipsoid plaque with two gilt pierced lugs to the trailing edge, gilt band to the forward edge, enamelled design of a swan with head drooping to the rear; notch to forward edge to accept the pin. 9.2 grams, 40 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector at Puddletown, West Dorset, UK, on 21 May 2023 by Charles Bullock. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.DOR-1026E6. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
