Silver & Jewellery - 20th April 2005

Lot 698

A rare Medieval parcel gilt mount

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £620

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Description

A rare Medieval parcel gilt mount, (possibly from a cross), quatrefoil in outline engraved with an eagle grasping a scroll in its talons, inscribed "IHOAN", perhaps for St John the Apostle, unmarked, probably 14th century, 2in (5cm) wide overall.