363 - Medieval Part of a Circular Box with Embossed Leather. 15th century A.D. Discoid in plan with applied decorative plates to the sidewall; cuir bouilli panels to the outer face with reserved fronds and tendrils on a pounced field, central roundel with agnus dei and four radiating heater-shaped lobes with heraldic designs - crossed keys, field of fleurs-de-lys, lion rampant and plain chief (upper panel); below the rim, six of original seven rectangular brackets; inner face with later sheet-bronze lining bearing printed gilt designs; old collector's label to inner base with indistinct legend end ing '.Lille'. 545 grams, 23 cm wide (9 in.). [No Reserve]

Medieval Part of a Circular Box with Embossed Leather. 15th century A.D. Discoid in plan with applied decorative plates to the sidewall; cuir bouilli panels to the outer face with reserved fronds and tendrils on a pounced field, central roundel with agnus dei and four radiating heater-shaped lobes with heraldic designs - crossed keys, field of fleurs-de-lys, lion rampant and plain chief (upper panel); below the rim, six of original seven rectangular brackets; inner face with later sheet-bronze lining bearing printed gilt designs; old collector's label to inner base with indistinct legend end ing '.Lille'. 545 grams, 23 cm wide (9 in.). [No Reserve] By repute, collection of Andre (1875-1949) and Maria (1887-1947) Larminet-Davioud, Lille. By descent to Georges Davioud (1927-2014), Lille. By descent to his heirs, and sold at their sale, Pierre Berge, Paris, 27th January 2021. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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. See our website for more information.