Lot Essay
These brooches and those in the following lot were all found at various points along the River Thames, including the Vintry site, near Southwark Bridge, excavated between 1989-90.
Details
TWO RING BROOCHES
ENGLISH, 13TH OR 14TH CENTURY
One gilt-bronze with illegible inscription on obverse; the other brass, decorated with small circular stamps, with traces of white pigment.
1¼in. (3.3cm.) diam.
7/8in. (2.3cm.) diam. (2)
ENGLISH, 13TH OR 14TH CENTURY
One gilt-bronze with illegible inscription on obverse; the other brass, decorated with small circular stamps, with traces of white pigment.
1¼in. (3.3cm.) diam.
7/8in. (2.3cm.) diam. (2)
Provenance
River Thames, Vintry site.