The Medieval period in Britain stretched between the early Norman age to Tudor times. It saw a change from warrior kings to noble knights, chivalry and honour. It saw the strengthening of Christianity and the church which became all powerful and rich.

This was a literate time with wonderful manuscripts being produced by the monasteries. In AD 1086, 20 years after the Norman invasion, King William and his Barons drew up and signed the Doomsday Book at Old Sarum near Salisbury. This recorded and documented for the first time who owned what and where in Britain. In AD 1215 saw the signing of the Magna Carta at Runnymede near Windsor by King John and his Barons. This laid down the laws of the land.

Christian crusades were undertaken to the Holy Land. Great stone castles, priories, abbeys and cathedrals were constructed. The plague or "black death" reduced the population by a third between 1348-49. The Hundred Years War raged between England and France between the mid 14th and 15th centuries, followed by the War of the Roses from 1455-85. During the 11th century the artistic style was a combination taken from the Anglo-Saxon Viking and Norman periods. By the 12th century Romanesque art influenced by the church prevailed.

The 13th century saw Gothic art emerge which was more realistic, detailed and ornate. This style continued until the end of the medieval period late in the 15th century. AD 1485 saw the end of the medieval period and the start of Renaissance and Tudor England. Artefacts from the Medieval period are highly collectable and are varied from heraldic, horse pendants, ecclesiastical or religious items, weapons, pottery, buckles, seals, jewellery including rings, brooches, figurines, and many other various everyday items. A classic period with a wide range for the connoisseur and collector.

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M-101. Medieval Bronze Dagger Pommel circa 15th Century. This is of a very unusual and rare form in the shape of gloved hand thought to be that of a falconer. Most likely would have been fitted as a dagger pommel to that of a falconer by trade. Falconry was one of the sports of kings. The item is well constructed with good detailed markings, and separation between the fingers and thumb. There is a slight depression to the bronze at the bottom of the front side, and a small lug can be seen on the inside of the hand. The item has a good dark green/brown patina and measures 60mm in length. Found in Norfolk England. Comes complete with an acrylic stand for display purposes. A very nice, rare, and interesting item. Price £ 150.00
M-102. Medieval Arrow Head circa 12th-14th Century. During the Medieval period arrows were used with long bows for sport, hunting, and of course warfare. The long bow was usually made from supple elm or yew wood, and would have measured about 5ft long. It was the most decisive weapon of the 14th century. To the trained archer it was fast and accurate. The introduction of plate armour in the 14th century meant that arrowheads needed to be narrower and heavier. This particular example is made of iron and measures 105mm long. It is of the barbed and socketed tang type, and is presented on a small acrylic display stand. Price £ 95.00
M-103. Medieval Statuette circa 15th Century. During the Medieval period it was common for pilgrims to visit shrines and cathedrals such as Walsingham, Canterbury, Winchester, Salisbury etc. as well as at other European sites. They wished to return home with a reminder of their pilgrimage. Pilgrim badges were sown onto clothing, and statuettes were brought back. Pipe clay statuettes would have been moulded and at the time cheaply made. This particular statuette is in the image of the Virgin Mary and would have been painted. Faint details of red paint can still be seen. Slight damage to the face. Price £ 80.00
M-104. Medieval Priests Washing Bowel Pouring Spout circa 15th Century. A Medieval priests washing bowel, or "laver" would have been made from bronze and have had two bronze pouring spouts in the form of a dogs head, one at each end, as well as a bronze head of a maiden or man in the middle on each side, which would have secured the handle to the vessel. This particular bronze dog pouring spout has a nice even green patina with good features to the dogs face. These pouring spouts can also be associated with 15th century medieval jugs, but are more commonly associated to priests washing bowels. A good everyday Ecclesiastical item from medieval England. Price £ 50.00
M-105. Medieval Buckle and Plate With Inscription circa 14th Century. Until the 13th century buckles were rare and cherished items. They became more readily available during the 14th century, and by the 15th century were being mass produced in moulds, and therefore by that time were worn by everybody including the lower classes. This example is made of bronze and was discovered in Gloucestershire England. It is inscribed with the religious letters "I (J) H. S" which stood for the Latin words "Jesu Humanus Sanctus" indicating a religious connection with a monk or priest. The bow appears to be that of two trumpet or animal heads being joined by a flat catch plate for the pin, which is still in tact and in free movement and not corroded. The plate itself is in fine condition and showing good detailed markings. The separate underside of the plate remains and has four rivet positions between which the leather would have been fastened. An interesting buckle. Price £ 95.00
M-106. Medieval Bronze Axe Head circa 14th Century. This axe head was found in the River Thames London and has a black patina which is usual for bronze objects recovered from rivers. The edge shows signs of wear, and the surface is pitted. Sold
M-107. Medieval Bronze Ring circa 15th Century. A good solid example of a bronze medieval ring. It has a thick band with inscribed line decoration to the shoulders and a protruding bezel with further inscribed decoration. The ring has been professionally restored to its original state. Good solid example of medieval jewellery. Found in the River Thames London. Price £ 75.00
M-108. Medieval Amphora circa 15th Century. This large medieval terracotta amphora was discovered in Cyprus. It is complete and undamaged, and shows clear markings where once it would have been decorated in bright colours, which have long since faded. It is of Anatolian or Romano Turkish in design and style. 14 inches high x 7 inches wide. Price £ 250.00
M-109. Medieval Dagger Chape circa 14th Century. The "chape" would have been attached to the bottom end of the leather scabbard to protect it from the sharp end of the blade, and avoid injury to the wearer. It also served as decoration. This small bronze chape was discovered near Marlborough in Wiltshire England and shows a good scalloped edge to the top, and three punched holes in the middle most likely for fixing the chape to the leather scabbard. Price £ 25.00
M-110. Medieval Horse Harness Pendant circa 14th Century. During the heraldic medieval period these pendants would have been attached to the leather harness on the head or breast of the horse as means of identification for a particular noble family. This fashion started in the 12th century when they were usually square or round. By the 14th century as in this example they had become shield shaped, or sometimes, lozenge, rectangular, square or quatrefoil. This pendant is pitted and has lost its top fixing loop. However, it still retains a good red colour over the cross band and heraldic marks can be seen. The heraldic symbol has not been researched. Price £ 75.00
M-111. Medieval Bronze Horse Harness Boss circa 15th Century. This bronze item is semi circle in shape, and the edge is scalloped. Signs of gilding are visible to the surface, and three fixing lugs still remain on the reverse. It was discovered in Wiltshire England. Price £ 35.00
M-112. Medieval Lead Money Weight circa 12th Century. Circular and inscribed with a cross shape, and slight indented holes in each quarter of the cross, with the reverse side being plain. This old lead weight was found near Warminster in Wiltshire England. Price £ 20.00
M-113. Medieval Pilgrim Badge 14th Century. This item is triangular in shape and has perforations around its inner edge. Unfortunately the centre is badly pitted and corroded making it impossible to distinguish the central image. Price £ 40.00
M-114. Medieval Clothes Fasteners 15th Century. Two very small late medieval early Tudor clothes fasteners damaged and in poor condition. Price for the pair £ 15.00