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English, 15th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- pendant cross
- engraved and partially enamelled gold
inscribed along the body on the front: HONOOR and to the reverse: ET IOY (honour and joy)
Provenance
Found in Catterick, North Yorkshire;
Portable Antiquities Scheme tracking number 2009T127
Portable Antiquities Scheme tracking number 2009T127
Condition
The cross has been recently sympthathetically cleaned. There are some remnants of the enamelling. The four pins have lost their pearl or gem terminals. Otherwise the cross is in good and wearable condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The four small pins between the flared arms of this cross probably held precious stones or pearls. Interestingly, similar pins can also be found on the Winteringham Tau Cross in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (inv. 1990.283).
RELATED LITERATURE
T.B. Husband, 'The Winteringham Tau Cross and Ignis Sacer', Metropolitan Museum Journal, 27, 1992, pp. 19-35, figs. 3, 6 and 7
RELATED LITERATURE
T.B. Husband, 'The Winteringham Tau Cross and Ignis Sacer', Metropolitan Museum Journal, 27, 1992, pp. 19-35, figs. 3, 6 and 7