Medieval Limoges Reliquary Casket Mount > Lot No. 118

Description:
A cast bronze tongue-shaped mount in blue, white, black, yellow and red enamel with three bronze pins at the scrolled outer end; Limoges or Moselle workmanship. [No Reserve]

Culture/Period:
Circa 12th-13th century AD

Measurements:
Bronze, 13 grams, 38 mm

Size :
1 1/2"

Condition:
Fine condition.

References:
Similar to PAS reference NMS-E024EO, a Norfolk find; see report in Treasure Hunting magazine, March 2012 page 44.

Provenance:
Ex Pask collection; found South Cambridgeshire, UK.

Estimate: £100 - 150 (EUR 120 - 180; USD 160 - 240)

Auction date: Saturday 4th August 2012 Antiquities & Collectables eAuction

Sold for: £50