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LOT 2250
Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and Stuart Period Artefact Group
7TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/4 in. (160 grams total, 26-44 mm).
Including: a plano-convex Anglo-Saxon stone spindle whorl; an annular brooch; a four-headed seal, and other items. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Lincolnshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report for the Anglo-Saxon spindle whorl with report no.PUBLIC-D11069.
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Medieval Personal Lead Seal Matrix
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With central cross motif and legend to the border 'S’ADE:FABRI’ (seal of Adam (the) Smith). 15.3 grams, 26.5 mm
Found Gloucestershire, UK. Acquired from the early 1980s. From the private collection of a late Gloucestershire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. -
Medieval Pewter Agnus Dei Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Comprising a rectangular bifacial pelletted frame with integral loop and pellets; obverse with openwork Agnus Dei image; reverse with inset amber-coloured glass pane, a very rare type. 4.8 grams, 32.9 mm
Ex European collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue information card. -
Medieval Pewter Archangel Michael Standing Over Prostrate Dragon Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Ellipsoid type with low-relief image of winged archangel advancing with sword raised and shield held forward, one foot resting on a supine dragon; stud to reverse. 4.69 grams, 30 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
Revelation 12:7-12 Michael Defeats the Dragon ‘Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world, he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.’
