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LOT 0351
English Medieval Silver Seal Matrix for Harvey, Rector of the Church of Swainsthorpe Magna
EARLY 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.29 grams, 24 mm).
An ellipsoid seal matrix with a strap to the reverse; incuse motif of crowned Mary seated on a throne with infant Jesus; legend to the edge within pelletted borders '*hERVIV’ ECC[’]E SWINThORPE’ MA’ (Harvey, rector of the church of Great Swainsthorpe); later replacement loop to the verso.
ProvenanceThe Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.
Found near the site of the church of Saint Mary in October 2002.
Recorded with Norwich Castle Museum, retained for consideration as Treasure and subsequently returned to the finder.
Matrix Collection catalogue no.1036.
Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.
Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes.
Accompanied by a copy of Norwich Castle Museum record slip no.9724 SWAINSTHORPE (G. Linton m/d Oct 02).
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11655-198742.
The village of Swainsthorpe is situated in Norfolk, some few miles to the south of Norwich and once boasted two churches (one now ruined).
Recorded and assessed by the Secretary of State’s Expert Adviser as an object of cultural interest. The RCEWA reviewed an export application and determined that it meets the third Waverley criterion, making it currently non-exportable.
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LOT 0351
English Medieval Silver Seal Matrix for Harvey, Rector of the Church of Swainsthorpe Magna
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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'The Somersham' Medieval Inscribed Silver-Gilt Scroll Mount or Badge
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Scroll-shaped mount with canted ends, mounting lugs to reverse; obverse with two incuse panels, each with a line of reserved text: '+MTN V/EIRT R' – not obviously meaningful, though 'VEIRT' is an acceptable Anglo-Norman spelling for mod.Fr. verité, ‘truth’. 3.69 grams, 32 mm
Found Somersham, Suffolk, UK, declared as treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2022T849 and subsequently disclaimed by the Crown. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-B47EF7. Accompanied by a copy of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Treasure Act receipt dated 9 September 2022. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum explaining that the Crown's interest in the object has been disclaimed. -
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13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £225
An annular brooch decorated with oak leaves surrounding tall collets set with garnet cabochons, dagger-shaped pin. 5.42 grams, 27 mm
Private collection, UK.
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with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016.
