METALWORK

A gilded copper alloy 15^th century Processional Cross. On the obverse a central Corpus Christi with a crown of thorns and arms extended wearing a loincloth. The arms of the cross with decorative finials andf applied sheets on which are engraved haloed figures representing three of the symbols of the Evangelists – namely an Eagle – Angel and Ox representing Saint John – Saint Luke and Saint Matthew. At the base of Christ’s feet can be found an Angel. On the reverse the central field is embossed with an Angel (possibly Lucas the Evangelist or Archangel Sain Michel). On the Cross arm terminals are found with appliques similar to those on the obverse but this time depicting Angels on the left and right arms and the symbol of Mathew the Evangelist on the upper and lower ones with two floral appliques filling the upper and lower spaces above and below the central figure. The Cross rests on a square brass support attached to a bulb-shaped sphere decorated with large petals to the upper and lower parts wich is mounted on a later oak display stand. A rare collector’s item with period restorations.

Note: Height is 30.5 inches with stand.

A Copper-alloy enamelled 13th century Limoges Processional Cross with a 15^th century Corpus Christi. The obverse surface decorated with rosettes and other motives enamelled in champlevé on the four arms with a light blue background and central flower in turquoise and red. On the lower arm an applied champlevé enamelled bronze figural mount of Virgin Mary with red nimbus. The central 15^th century bronze Corpus Christi with a crown of thorns with His arms extended wearing a loincloth. The sides of the Cross are decorated with embossed volutes. On the reverse the field semée of copper alloy rivets with a large central enamelled roundel depicting who we believe to be Saint John the Evangelist – who is holding the Gospel in his left hand with his right hands raised in benediction. This is a very fine example in unusually good condition for it’s age and is of museum quality. Period restorations and mounted on a later oak collector’s base

Note: Height is 23 inches with stand)

Extremely heavy and usable.

Good colour and original patina.

A 17th Century Candelabra. Rare – stamped with a maker's mark.

An 18th Century Skillet. Signed T.P.B. watere. In good condition.

An 18th Century Skillet. Signed indistinctly '20 Warner'?

A 19th Century waffle maker for making Communion Bread, the inner faces impressed with bread designs.

A rare 17th century waffle maker for making Communion Bread, the inner faces impressed with four bread designs. In excavated condition.

18th Century French Brandy Warmer inscribed in French 'The King's Dead'
Circa 1780

A pair of large 16th/17th Century iron smelting ladles with engraved geometric designs on the handle
plates. Larger ladle is 4 inches deep