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Medieval Bronze Garter Hook Collection. Circa 15th

2301 - Medieval Bronze Garter Hook Collection. Circa 15th-16th century A.D. Set in a glazed wooden frame, comprising fifteen dress hooks with decorative panels, including floral, bust, and cross motifs. 750 grams total, 25.3 x 25.3 cm (10 x 10 in.).

Estimation

€230 - 360

Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harne

2302 - Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Floral Device. Circa 13th-15th century A.D. A flat discoid pendant with gilded obverse showing a motif of a stylised flower. 4.3 grams, 29 mm (1 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Medieval 'Published' Iron Barrel Lock and Key Grou

2303 - Medieval 'Published' Iron Barrel Lock and Key Group. 14th-16th century A.D. The lock heater-shaped in section with a separate sliding mechanism, key with voided shank. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.66-70, C14.5-11. 325 grams total, 4.9-10.6 cm (2 - 4 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€35 - 48

Medieval Bronze Purse Bar. Circa 15th-16th century

2304 - Medieval Bronze Purse Bar. Circa 15th-16th century A.D. Thick transverse bar with a swivel mount with a large loop above, traces of inscription on the bar. 50.4 grams, 76 mm (3 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Medieval Bronze Wine Barrel Tap Handle with Cocker

2305 - Medieval Bronze Wine Barrel Tap Handle with Cockerel. 14th-16th century A.D. Tapering spigot with a hole, handle formed as a cockerel in profile. 37.7 grams, 53 mm (2 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with Hare Riding

2306 - Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with Hare Riding a Hound. Circa 14th-15th century A.D. Central roundel with a hare riding a hound and blowing on a hunting horn; border with legend 'SOHOV ROABIN'; supplied with an impression. See Jones, M., The Secret Middle Ages, new ed., London, 2025, pp.148-9. 10 grams, 25 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

Medieval Seated Heraldic Lion Statuette. Circa 12t

2307 - Medieval Seated Heraldic Lion Statuette. Circa 12th-14th century A.D. Modelled in round on a discoid platform, engraved mane, head and leg details. 47 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.).

Estimation

€170 - 240

Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Mary and Child. C

2308 - Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Mary and Child. Circa 13th-14th century A.D. Discoid with pierced tag, central image of Mary and infant Jesus, border with cross above the figures' heads, blundered legend or pseudo-script; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.89 grams, 23 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Late Medieval Bronze Ring Group with Glass Cabocho

2309 - Late Medieval Bronze Ring Group with Glass Cabochons. Circa 15th-16th century A.D. Comprising flat-section hoop with ribbed outer face and sun-shaped bezel holding an iridescent cabochon; flat-section hoop with ribbed outer face, applied pellets to each arm, circular bezel enclosing a red glass cabochon. 12.36 grams total, 25-26 mm (1 in.). [2, No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of William Son of Ansell

2310 - Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of William Son of Ansell. Circa 1200-1300 A.D. Circular seal matrix with an eight-pointed star or flower as the central device, surrounded by a retrograde legend reading '+S'WILL'I FIL' ANSELLI-' with the final symbol being a place filler, translating to 'seal of William son of Ansell', the reverse with an incomplete suspension lug and an inked collector's note; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 14.7 grams total, 28 mm (1 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€35 - 48

Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring. 1200-1400 A.D. Comprisi

2311 - Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring. 1200-1400 A.D. Comprising a plain wire loop, soldered bezel with lap joint at either side; bezel filled with off-white paste (possibly the adhesive for a gemstone setting); some gilding close to the bezel. 1.12 grams, 24.17 mm overall, 19.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

Medieval Bronze Ring with 'BIVE IV DIVE'. Circa 11

2312 - Medieval Bronze Ring with 'BIVE IV DIVE'. Circa 1150-1500 A.D. Rectangular-section hoop with high borders flanking a slightly garbled inscription, possibly either in Anglo-French or Latin, reading '+BIVE IV DIVE+BIVE IV DIVE'. 2.12 grams, 21.70 mm overall, 19.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Roger Son of John. Ci

2313 - Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Roger Son of John. Circa 1200-1350 A.D. Pointed oval seal matrix with a central alpha(?) motif and a plain line border, surrounded by an inscription reading '+S'ROGAR FI IOHI' for 'seal of Roger son of John', the reverse with a raised rib terminating in a D-shaped lug, on either side of the rib an outward-facing crescent flanked by pellets; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 14.9 grams, 32 mm (1 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€35 - 48

Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with Spread Eagl

2314 - Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with Spread Eagle. Circa 14th-15th century A.D. With a central spread eagle motif and legend on the border '*EGLE IOHIS' for 'eagle of (St.) John'; supplied with an impression. 14.4 grams, 29.06 mm (1 1/8 in.).

Estimation

€170 - 240

Large Medieval Ornate Bronze Door Key with Quatref

2315 - Large Medieval Ornate Bronze Door Key with Quatrefoil. Circa 13th-15th century A.D. Tubular-section barrel shank with incised hatching and traces of silver inlay, bow with central quatrefoil void and spurs to the radiating arms, large rectangular bit with clefts and grooved wards. Cf. Portable Antiquities Scheme report no. LEIC-852296, for similar but less ornate example of the type. 50.7 grams, 96 mm (3 3/4 in.).

Estimation

€110 - 170

Medieval Lead Seal Matrix Blank Group. Circa 13th-

2316 - Medieval Lead Seal Matrix Blank Group. Circa 13th-14th century A.D. Comprising two masters for the production of blank seals, one a vesica-shaped piece with fleur-de-lys motif, the other a disc with similar motif and casting lug. 35.3 grams total, 31-32 mm (1 1/4 in.). [2, No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Large Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for The Community

2317 - Large Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for The Community of the Brothers of St. Thomas s Hospital. Circa 13th-14th century A.D. Vesica-shaped with median band flanked by crosses potent and legend 'COMENAL' and to the border 'S FRATRVM OSPITAL SCI TOME', supplied with an impression. 12.22 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Medieval Bronze Candlestick on Ornate Tripod Base.

2318 - Medieval Bronze Candlestick on Ornate Tripod Base. Circa 13th-15th century A.D. Tapering tubular socket with vents at the base and short balustered shank, triangular base with three splayed feet, pounced field between. 137 grams, 70 mm (2 3/4 in.).

Estimation

€470 - 720

Medieval Bronze 'I Am Private' Seal Matrix with Ha

2319 - Medieval Bronze 'I Am Private' Seal Matrix with Hare Motif. 1300-1400 A.D. Comprising a hexagonal handle and a trefoil-shaped lug, a circular die with a central hare motif within a simple border, retrograde inscription reading '+PRIVE S M D V' for 'prive su' translating to 'I am private'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 11.7 grams, 28 mm (11 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Medieval Bronze Pocket Mirror Case. Circa 15th cen

2320 - Medieval Bronze Pocket Mirror Case. Circa 15th century A.D. Comprising two recessed panels, each hinged at one edge, with punched triangular markings in curved and cross-shaped bands. Cf. National Museum of Ireland, museum number E499:39. 15.9 grams, 42 mm (1 5/8 in.).

Estimation

€110 - 170

Medieval Bronze Knight's Expanding Cross Mount. Ci

2321 - Medieval Bronze Knight's Expanding Cross Mount. Circa 14th-16th century A.D. Cruciform plaque with fixing stud, beaded border and central boss. 2.12 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Large Medieval Gilt Bronze Book Mount of Saint Mar

2322 - Large Medieval Gilt Bronze Book Mount of Saint Mark's Winged Lion. Circa 14th-16th century A.D. Formed as a stylised winged lion standing on a ribbed border, engraved decoration to the body, remains of gilding. 44.5 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.).

Estimation

€170 - 240

Medieval Bronze 'The Seal of None Such' Seal Matri

2323 - Medieval Bronze 'The Seal of None Such' Seal Matrix. 1200-1400 A.D. Comprising a tapering handle with a collar and suspension loop, the die with a central motif of a clean-shaven man facing left, wearing a hood or a coif with a hood, probably depicting a jester, with a surrounding inscription reading '*S NVLLVM TALE'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme, nos.IHS-11D573, IHS-11FFA4 and SWYOR-456818, for similar. 6.97 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve

Estimation

€71 - 96

Medieval Iron Horse Bit. 14th-16th century A.D. Sn

2324 - Medieval Iron Horse Bit. 14th-16th century A.D. Snaffle-bit comprising two irregular square-section bars with the narrow loop finials linked, at the outer end of each a broad coil retaining a ring. Cf. Leahy, K. and Lewis, M., Finds Identified II, London, 2020, p.295. 114 grams, 25 cm (9 7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Medieval Knight's Enamelled Gilt Bronze Heraldic H

2325 - Medieval Knight's Enamelled Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Head Finial. Circa 13th-15th century A.D. Biconvex in section and discoid in plan with large central void and two lateral convergent holes; two looped arms each with a square panel finial, enamelled field with reserved leaf motif. 20.76 grams, 44 mm (1 3/4 in.).

Estimation

€170 - 240

Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse

2326 - Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Three Lions. Circa 14th-15th century A.D. Heater-shaped with two separate fields to the obverse, one with three lions passant regardant on a red enamelled field, one with geometric motif on a blue enamelled field; attachment loop to the top. See Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number M.315-1921. 11.8 grams, 40.9 mm (1 5/8 in.).

Estimation

€350 - 480

Medieval Silver Annular Brooch with Pin. A Disclai

2327 - Medieval Silver Annular Brooch with Pin. A Disclaimed Treasure Find

Estimation

€47 - 72

Medieval Silver-Gilt Lamb of God Pilgrim's Badge.

2328 - Medieval Silver-Gilt Lamb of God Pilgrim's Badge. Circa 14th-15th century A.D. Hat-badge formed as an advancing regardant Agnus Dei with textured fleece and swallow-tail banner. 0.84 grams, 11 mm (3/8 in.).

Estimation

€350 - 480

Medieval Gilt Bronze Buckle Plate with Opposing My

2329 - Medieval Gilt Bronze Buckle Plate with Opposing Mythical Birds. Circa 13th-14th century A.D. Square in plan, belt plate with hinge knuckle to the foredge, low-relief opposed cranes flanking a stem; rear plate attached with rivets. 5.89 grams, 25 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€23 - 36

Medieval and Other Bronze Artefact Group. 12th cen

2330 - Medieval and Other Bronze Artefact Group. 12th century A.D. and later A mixed group of artefacts including an enamelled lentoid mount, a gilt strap end and a gilt rectangular mount with a profile bust within a circle, and others. 80 grams total, 20.3-102 mm (3/4 - 4 in.). [6, No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Medieval Bronze Signet Ring Collection. Circa 14th

2331 - Medieval Bronze Signet Ring Collection. Circa 14th-16th century A.D. Comprising five large signet rings, each with a crowned letter on the bezel including R, O, W. 40.1 grams total, 24-27 mm (1 in.). [5]

Estimation

€470 - 720

Medieval to Post Medieval Bronze and Other Artefac

2332 - Medieval to Post Medieval Bronze and Other Artefact Group. 12th-20th century A.D. Large group of various artefacts, including thimbles, mounts, buttons, strap ends, coins, a large crotal bell, a large cap inscribed 'IND CO OP & Co ROMFORD', and others. 867 grams total, 11-80 mm (3/8 - 3 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€35 - 48

Medieval Bronze Ring with Dove. 14th-15th century

2333 - Medieval Bronze Ring with Dove. 14th-15th century A.D. Slender hoop with rectangular plaque, corrugated shoulders; incuse perching bird on a branch. 1.87 grams, 20.20 mm overall, 17.96 x 14.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9) (3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Large Medieval Bronze Door Key with Trefoil Handle

2334 - Large Medieval Bronze Door Key with Trefoil Handle. Circa 13th-15th century A.D. Tubular-section shank, voided trefoil bow with clefts and grooved wards. 52.2 grams, 87 mm (3 3/8 in.).

Estimation

€170 - 240

Medieval Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant a

2335 - Medieval Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant and Inscribed Ring Brooch Half. Circa 14th-15th century A.D. Comprising: heater-shaped pendant with red enamelled field, reserved fess between six billets; ring-brooch fragment with reserved Lombardic script text to each face, one side reading 'AVE MARIA'. 6.84 grams total, 17-42 mm (5/8 - 1 5/8 in.). [2, No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Medieval Silver Jewelled Cross Pendant. Circa 12th

2336 - Medieval Silver Jewelled Cross Pendant. Circa 12th-14th century A.D. Cross patoncy plaque with notched ends to the arms and pellets to the lateral edges; cells with inset turquoise and other stones, each with ropework collar, ropework loop and beaded suspension ring. 15.4 grams, 66 mm (2 5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€350 - 480

Medieval Bifacial Illuminated Book of Hours Vellum

2337 - Medieval Bifacial Illuminated Book of Hours Vellum Manuscript Page. France, circa 15th century A.D. Rectangular leaf with one ragged edge; recto: list of fourteen saints' names, each with a liquid gold versal 'S beginning 'Sancte Ludowice'; verso: list of thirteen saints' names and other invocations, each with a liquid gold versal beginning 'Sancta scolastica'; pencilled notation to recto; in a hinged card frame with reveal. 44.7 grams, 20.3 x 16.5 cm (8 x 6 1/2 in.).

Estimation

€350 - 480

Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring with Hatching. Circa 15t

2338 - Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring with Hatching. Circa 15th century A.D. Lentoid-section hoop with expanding shoulders and carinated rectangular bezel; decorated with lateral bands of punched hatching. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 587, for type. 4.4 grams, 20.65 mm overall, 17.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (3/4 in.).

Estimation

€110 - 170

Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse

2339 - Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Rampant Lion. Circa 14th century A.D. Heater-shaped with lion rampant on red enamelled background. 10.54 grams, 32.7 mm (1 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€170 - 240

Large Medieval Ornate Bronze Door Key with Zoomorp

2340 - Large Medieval Ornate Bronze Door Key with Zoomorphs. Circa 13th-15th century A.D. Comprising a tubular-section shank with hatched ornament, circular bow with lateral bird-heads to the rear, large rectangular bit with clefts and grooved wards. Cf. Medieval Catalogue, London Museum Catalogues: No.7, 1940, p.XXIX, no.18. Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 7th October 2026-9th December 2026; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display. 45.2 grams, 77 mm (3 in

Estimation

€110 - 170

Tudor Period and Other Collection of Ring Brooches

2341 - Tudor Period and Other Collection of Ring Brooches. Circa 11th-18th century A.D. Collection of mainly annular brooches including some penannular types and an enamelled disc brooch; turreted type with enamel fill, heart-shaped, trefoil and other types; mounted on a fabric backing in a substantial glazed wooden display case with hinged lid; collector's title card. See Egan, G. & Pritchard, F., Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, for discussion. 4.06 kg total, 50.3 X 40.5 cm including frame

Estimation

€710 - 960

Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harne

2342 - Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant. 14th-15th century A.D. Heater-shaped with attachment lug above, heraldic design of a cross rayonny recessed to accept enamel. Cf. Clark, J. ed., The Medieval Horse And Its Equipment, Museum of London, 2004, item 64, for type. 13.09 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

Medieval Knight's Enamelled Gilt Bronze 'De Bohun

2343 - Medieval Knight's Enamelled Gilt Bronze 'De Bohun Family, Earl of Hereford' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant. 14th-15th century A.D. Heater-shaped with integral loop above; three diagonal stripes (bends cotised) on a fully enamelled blue field between lions rampant; blazoned 'azure a bend cotised between six lions rampant or', the arms of de Bohun, earls of Hereford and Essex. Cf. Ashley, S., Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002, items 80, 81. 1

Estimation

€170 - 240

Medieval Knight's Enamelled Silvered Bronze Herald

2344 - Medieval Knight's Enamelled Silvered Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Three Lions. Circa 13th-15th century A.D. Heater-shaped with attachment lug above; three lions passant on a red enamelled field. 6.74 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with Knight Hold

2345 - Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with Knight Holding a Sword. Circa 14th-15th century A.D. With central motif of a figure in profile with a crown holding a sword aloft, enigmatic legend to the border '*LVHSTAVTHVT'.; supplied with an impression. 12.6 grams, 28.3 mm (1 1/8 in.).

Estimation

€350 - 480

Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix Collection. Circa 14th

2346 - Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix Collection. Circa 14th-15th century A.D. Chessman type with motifs comprising: heater shield on a wreath with peacock, chevrons enclosing 'DPH' legend, ring with '*XHIVR[.]', each supplied with an impression. 22 grams total, 15-22 mm (5/8 - 7/8 in.). [3]

Estimation

€110 - 170

Medieval Gilt Reliquary Figure of a Saint. 13th-15

2347 - Medieval Gilt Reliquary Figure of a Saint. 13th-15th century A.D. The saint with a tonsured hairstyle, loose robe, left hand holding a book and right hand raised palm-outward, attachment pin to the top of the head for a halo; rectangular-section trumpet-shaped base developing to a flat stem. 82.9 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.).

Estimation

€590 - 840

Medieval and Later Bronze and Other Artefact Group

2348 - Medieval and Later Bronze and Other Artefact Group. 13th-20th century A.D. Mixed group of items, including buttons, buckles, coins, lead seals, and others. 284 grams total, 9-38 mm (3/8 - 1 1/2 in.). [58, No Reserve]

Estimation

€23 - 48

Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Group. Circa 13th-16th

2349 - Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Group. Circa 13th-16th century A.D. Comprising three annular brooches: one with a twisted section to the body, one with incised geometric decoration to the obverse, one with raised pellets to the obverse; each with a sword-shaped pin. 11.3 grams total, 16-44 mm (5/8 - 1 3/4 in.). [3, No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Large Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harn

2350 - Large Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Roundel with Lion. Circa 13th-15th century A.D. Discoid with ropework border and pelleted ring, reserved voided hexafoil enclosing a seated lion; stud to reverse. 40.2 grams, 61 mm (2 3/8 in.).

Estimation

€350 - 480

Medieval Lead 'Walsingham Shrine' Pilgrim's Holy W

2351 - Medieval Lead 'Walsingham Shrine' Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla. Circa 15th century A.D. An amphora-shaped body with concentric triangles to the obverse, vertical hatching to the reverse, with two loop handles. 50.3 grams, 47.4 mm (1 3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

Medieval Bronze Purse Bar Group. Circa 15th-16th c

2352 - Medieval Bronze Purse Bar Group. Circa 15th-16th century A.D. Comprising: one with articulated swivel and rings to the lateral arms, incised heater shield with arms of a pile and three bezants; one with square swivel and row of attachment loops to the underside of the arms. See Williams, D., Finds Research Group, Datasheet 50, Copper-Alloy Purse Components, 2018; Portable Antiquities Scheme nos.SWYOR-CE33E6 and SF-D7FD28. 92.56 grams total, 50-62 mm (2 - 2 1/2 in.). [2]

Estimation

€170 - 240

Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix of Stephen of Poissy,

2353 - Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix of Stephen of Poissy, Cleric. 1300-1500 A.D. An extremely fine seal matrix with a hexagonally facetted handle with a hexagonal and a sub-circular lug, probably to accommodate a chain or cord to allow the seal to be carried about the neck or secured about the person; the base of the matrix handle widening to accommodate the circular die engraved with a bricked castle next to which is half a fleur-de-lis, beneath the image of a fish; the central device surrounded by a c

Estimation

€350 - 480

Norman Bronze Dagger Pommel. 11th-12th century A.D

2354 - Norman Bronze Dagger Pommel. 11th-12th century A.D. Biconvex in section and discoid in plan with corrugated whorl pattern; upper face with central disc, lower face open to accept the tang. 19.1 grams, 27 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

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