Copper alloy, 37.02 grams; 90.85 mm. Circa 16th-17th century AD. A stunning small rowel spur, complete and with a beautiful dark green patination. Due to the small size of this piece it can be suggested that it could have been a maker’s sample piece to show a potential buyer the quality of their work or it could have been made for a very small boot. The yoke has double looped terminals and an angled swan neck with eight pointed rowel. A rare and beautiful piece in very fine condition.

Copper alloy, 174.5 grams; 77.26mm x 66.61 mm. Circa 1400 A.D., possibly earlier. A large bizarre mount in the form of a winged quadruped, probably a griffin, gripping a three dimensional plaque or book. The animal is facing right with its head turned to the front; with a stylized face, closed mouth, pointed snout and bulging eyes. The foremost front leg is extended forward and rests on the front of the book. The other projects downwards and grips the bottom of the plaque. The top of the foremost front leg merges into the base of a wing which is molded and incised. Whether this is to represent feathers or the structure of a bat’s wing is not clear. The other wing is visible to the right of the animal’s head. One of the back legs has a small fraction lost in antiquity; the other is angled forwards to hold the back of the book. A bushy tail passes between the back legs and then wraps round the front of the back right leg. The animal has pronounced back haunches and a thin body. The plaque or book has a border round the edge and two rivet holes through it, one still with the iron rivet in situ. The reverse of the mount is also molded though is not as elaborately decorated as the front. This is a historically important object is in good condition and is solid and stable with a dark green English patination. It was probably a decorative addition to a larger object, perhaps a vessel, chest or a very large book. Ref: Lewis, J M Bronze Aquamaniles and Ewers Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 7. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme as SWYOR-596E04. Found September 2007 in Ludford, Lincolnshire. Good Very Fine condition. Unique with no other parallel ever been found in the United Kingdom.

Silver, 1.04 grams; 10.96 mm. Circa 1650 A.D. A small silver ring, made to fit around the leg of a hunting hawk, most probably a Saker falcon or Goshawk. This would have been used to attach leather jesses to a hawk's legs when it was stationed on its block. This particular example is outstanding, as not only does it give to owners name, but also his heraldic crest, a scallop shell held between two fronds. Engraved around the perimeter is the owners name RAFE between to outward pointing arrows, possibly an derivation of the name Ralf. The superb execution of this item is indicative that it was proudly adorned by a hawk belonging to a person of high status, probably a Duke or Lord. This item has been viewed by Dr Dora Thornton, Curator of Renaissance collections at the British Museum, where it has been disclaimed as potential treasure. Copies of the documentation from the British Museum and identification from the Portable Antiquities Scheme included in sale. Extremely Fine condition. Found Yorkshire, Ex. Brown Collection. Believed to be one of only six Vervals found in the UK and most in Museum collections.

Pottery, 385 grams; 195.75 mm. Ming Dynasty, Circa 1368-1644 A.D. A nice example of an earthenware/green glazed solider often known as funeral pottery from the burials these figures are placed in to protect. Depicted with long robes and an arm to his stomach, the hand with a hole to hold the sword. Head rejoined otherwise Very Fine condition.

Pewter, 151.63 mm; 30.89 grams. A 15th Century spoon with long stem, with a large decorative Apostle finial. The rounded oblong-shaped bowl is unstamped, but of obvious high quality manufacture. Very Fine Condition. Found on the Thames foreshore.

Iron, 175 grams; 116.06 mm. Circa 15th Century A.D. A large and intriguing animal shoe, most probably from an ox. It is a typical shape with seven holes for the rivets and upturned terminals. Very Fine and scarce.

Bronze, 34.61 grams; 29.95 mm. An early medieval dagger pommel with four turrets embellished with an incised line decoration on all four corners. A very smart pommel in perfect condition, with a perfect English patination. Found Essex, 2005.

Copper Alloy, 40.33 grams, 39.34 mm. Circa 13th Century A.D. A pommel from an ornate dagger, with the head of a lion on a flanged circular podium. Still with the original attachment to the dagger hilt. Very Fine condition.

Copper alloy, 14.09 grams, 22.37 mm. 14th-15th Century A.D. A bell shaped thimble, around the outside are indents so needles could be pushed through tough fabrics. Extremely Fine condition.

Copper alloy, 5.59 grams, 18.17 mm. 14th-15th Century A.D. A bell shaped thimble, around the outside are indents so needles could be pushed through tough fabrics. Very Fine.

Copper alloy, 3.04 grams, 13.62 mm. 14th-15th Century A.D. A bell shaped thimble, around the outside are indents so needles could be pushed through tough fabrics. Extremely Fine condition.

Silver, 2.39 grams, 27.43 mm. Circa 15th Century A.D. A silver chape from the scabbard of a small medieval dagger, it has a hole either side for mounting with a pointed bottom . Very Fine condition. From an old English collection.

Copper alloy, 29.50 grams, 40.91 mm. Circa early 16th - early 17th Century A.D. A nice size medieval crotal bell, a good example with a stunning sunburst decoration above and fish scale decoration below. Complete with iron clapper and loop which would have been used to suspend the bell around the neck of animals. In Medieval times farming was different to how it is now and land was covered with trees and bushes making it hard for farmers to locate their live stock, these operate the same way as a modern cattle bell would making it easier to locate animals. Ref: Detector Finds by Gordon Bailey; p36-45; No 7 p40-41. Pre depositional puncture otherwise Very Fine condition.

Copper Alloy, 18.54 grams; 47.50 mm. Circa 15th Century. A large crescent moon shaped belt terminal with a foliate design attached, some of the original gilding still present. Very Fine condition.