August Historica Auction

An incomplete cast copper-alloy forked spacer buckle dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. It has a single looped ‘D’ shaped frame with an ...

A complete cast copper-alloy purse bar dating to the Late Medieval or early Post-Medieval period, c. 1450-1550. This example is of Ward-Perkins (1...

A complete cast copper-alloy and enamel heraldic harness pendant dating to the Medieval period, c. 1300-1400. The pendant is shield-shaped in plan...

An incomplete cast copper-alloy personal seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1300. The matrix is circular in plan, a broken suspens...

A complete cast copper-alloy vessica type seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1300. The matrix takes the form of a pointed oval in ...

An incomplete cast lead-alloy pilgrim's badge dating to the Medieval period, c. 1350-1500. The badge is circular in plan, with the remains of a fi...

A complete cast copper-alloy folding mirror case dating to the Medieval period, c. 1150-1400. The case consists of two circular halves with a rais...

A virtually complete gold annular brooch dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1400. The brooch frame is circular in plan, a constriction on one ...

A gold and gem stirrup type ring dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1300. The ring demonstrates a circular hoop that expands towards a pointed...

A complete cast lead-alloy personal seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1300. The matrix is circular in plan, an un-perforated lug ...

A complete cast copper-alloy late Medieval or early Post-Medieval sewing ring dating c. 1450-1550. This example is of extremely large size, being ...

A cast copper-alloy figurine depicting Christ crucified, dating c. 1100-1300. The figurine is missing its hands, but is otherwise complete-if some...

A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c. 1300-1400.The seal is of the so-called pedestal or 'chessman' type, com...

A complete cast copper-alloy and enamel harness pendant dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1400. The pendant is shield-shaped in plan view, wi...

A complete cast copper-alloy, enamel and gilt heraldic harness pendant of Sir Ralph de Monthermer (1270-1325) dating to the Medieval period, c. 13...

A complete cast copper-alloy dagger or sword pommel of Late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date, c. 1450-1550. The pommel is circular in plan and...

A complete cast copper-alloy personal seal matrix of pedestal or 'chessman' type, probably dating c. 1300-1400. The object demonstrates a perforat...

A complete cast copper-alloy vessica shaped personal seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, probably c. 1250-1350. The matrix takes the form o...

A cast copper-alloy 'vessica' type personal seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1300. The matrix takes the form of a pointed oval i...

A complete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic vessel spout dating to the Medieval period, c. 1400-1500. The spout (probably originating from an ewer or ...

A lot of three iron prick spurs probably dating to the later Medieval period, c. 1300-1450. Two complete, one missing a terminal. One of the compl...

An incomplete cast copper-alloy gilt component of a buckle plate, strap end or mount dating to the Medieval period, c. 1100-1200. Only the upper p...

A complete cast copper-alloy later Early Medieval slide key dating c. AD 900-1100. The key demonstrates an oval, rectangular sectioned bow with an...

A complete gold finger ring of the 'Posy' type dating to the Post-Medieval period, probably later 17th or early 18th century. The ring is of high ...

Two cast copper-alloy sewing rings dating to the 16th century, well preserved with even green patinas. Height of both: c. 10mm. Provenance: from t...

A gold finger ring of probable Post-Medieval date, c. 1550-1650. The ring demonstrates a circular hoop, with expanded scrolled shoulders that wide...

A cast silver double-sided supporters medal for Charles I, probably dating c. 1640-1649. The medal is oval in plan, with chain loops at its apex/b...

A complete cast copper-alloy sword belt fitting of probable 17th century date, c. 1600-1650. The object consists a broadly shield-shaped plate dec...

A later Post-Medieval or Modern gold ring of small size, probably c. 1750-1900. A circular 'D' sectioned hoop decorated with closely-spaced repeat...

A complete cast copper-alloy pedestal type impersonal seal matrix dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 17th century. The seal demonstrates a tre...

A complete cast copper-alloy watch winder of probable late 18th to early 19th century date, perhaps c. 1770-1820. The main body of the object is h...

An incomplete mould-made clay smoking pipe dating to the later 19th century. The bowl is rendered as being held by a bird’s foot, rendered realist...

A complete gold 'Posy' type finger ring of probable 17th century date, c. 1600-1700. The ring consists a circular hoop, its outer surface ornately...

A selection of six copper-alloy mounts, one a rectangular horse-harness plate of probably 19th century date decorated with the inscribed initials ...

Mixed lot of 29 cast lead-alloy tokens (c. 1500-1800) and a fragment of Augsburg (?) twin-disc cloth seal. A mixture of designs, though cross-hatc...

A silver hammered Scottish twenty pence struck under Charles I (1625-1649) dating c. 1637-1642. Third coinage, initial mark: lozenge. Obverse: CAR...

A complete cast copper-alloy swivelling seal matrix of probable earlier 18th century date, c. 1700-1750. The seal demonstrates a curved, broadly s...

A complete silver seal matrix of 18th century date, probably c. 1750-1800. The seal survives complete, demonstrating a sub-rectangular scrolled op...

Six cast lead-alloy tokens dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1500-1800. Various designs (cross pellet, flower etc). Diameters from 13-22mm. D...

A lot of two so copper-alloy Jaw Harps of probable 18th century date. Both missing their string, one slightly bent. Provenance: from the collectio...

A 19th century 18ct gold ring, set with blood stone, size P, approx 3.8gms ...[more]

A complete cast copper-alloy knife handle of probable Post-Medieval date, c. 1500-1600. The knife handle is broadly rectangular in plan and sectio...

An incomplete cast copper-alloy combination padlock dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1550-1650. The object consists a trefoil shaped hasp (o...

Twelve copper-alloy buckles, most double-looped examples from the 16th and 17th centuries. Three preserved with pin. Lot also includes a late 17th...

Twenty cast copper-alloy buckles, ranging from Medieval to Modern. Some incomplete, lot includes a large-sized Georgian shoe buckle (c. 1720-1790)...

An incomplete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic fragment dating to the Post-Medieval or Modern period, c. 1700-1900. The object takes the form of a thr...

A mixed lot of four copper-alloy crotal type bells dating to the 17th or 18th centuries. One with a foundry mark, the rest decorated but not signe...

Five cast copper-alloy barrel tap or clock keys of various forms, all probably 19th century. Condition: Fair.  ...[more]

A complete cast copper-alloy crotal type bell of later 18th or early 19th century date, c. 1770-1813. The bell is of larger size than normal, bein...

Four copper-alloy cap badges and a crown shaped badge (possibly part of a fitting or chatelaine). Of the military badges, one generic light infant...

A complete cast copper-alloy ‘crotal’ type animal bell dating c. 1755-1798. This example is extremely large, being spherical in plan and demonstra...

Twelve buckles and related items, mostly Medieval (c. 1250-1400). Of note in this lot: a Medieval strap clasp with plate preserved, a lozenge-shap...

A mostly complete cast copper-alloy purse bar and frame  dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1550-1650. The frame consists an upper cylindrical...

Nine cast copper-alloy watch winders of various forms, all 18th/19th century. Of note in this lot, one incomplete example depicting a classical bu...

A group of sixteen cast lead-alloy tokens, dating c. 1500-1800. Various designs, most cross-pellet, flower or 'sunburst' designs. Diameters rangin...

Twenty-five miscellaneous base metal detecting finds ranging from the Late Iron Age to Modern periods. Includes: two Late Iron Age La Tene III/Nau...

An incomplete cast lead-alloy Neo-Classical statuette or figurine of probable 18th or early 19th century date. The object takes the form of a stan...

Nineteen cast copper-alloy crotal/horse bells, 17th-19th centuries. Various conditions/states of completeness, some still ringing.Provenance: from...

An 1897 South Africa gold 1 pound, mounted, total gross weight approx 11.6gms

A George III milled gold guinea dated 1791, mounted. Weight: c. 8.5g.