This blog is a electronic museum of my collections of antiquities, ethnographic, first editions, retro pottery from the 1950's to early 1970's, shell, mineral and gemstone specimens, fossils, postcards and other wonderful things! Comments are welcome on the objects including advice which will add to my own wonderment and knowledge.
Showing posts with label MEDIEVAL. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MEDIEVAL. Show all posts

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Crusader/Templar Denier Tournois (Coin) 1278-1285 CE

Found at Achaea, Greece, a Charles I, used by both Crusader and Templar Denier Tournois (Coin) 1278-1285. AD. Obv: small cross with K R PRINC ACH legend. Rev: castle Tournois with CLARENTIA legend. 



Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Medieval Gilded Ring Brooch c1300 - 1350, Cambridgeshire, England

A lovely Medieval Ring Brooch with repeated arch and rib design, gilding and dark red colouring c 1300-1350. Discovered in Cambridgeshire. 
Provenance: Private Cambridge collection. 
Measures 18 mm in diameter.  



Medieval Bronze Seal c 1350 CE, York, England

Bronze medieval seal which displays a coat of arms surmounted with a crown. The artifact was discovered near York. Provenance: From an old Yorkshire collection; acquired 1940s - early 1950s. 





Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Medieval Storage Pot circa1350 AD London, England

Provenance: Archaeological dig find,London and then via Antiquities Sale Room, London.
Age: (c) 650 years old
Size: approx. 220mm across
Condition: Good condition - chip to rim that has been professionally restored.





Saturday, May 11, 2013

Late Anglo Saxon-Early Medieval Grog Tempered Pottery Sherds (c), 1001-1150 AD, Bury St Edmunds Ware, but found in Oxfordshire archaeological dig, ENGLAND


Provenance:Purchased via registered PAS antiquities dealer (UK). From an archaeological dig, Oxfordshire, England.
Age: (c) 900-1000 years old
Size: Various pieces
Condition: Sherds