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LOT 0299
Large Flemish Medieval 'lieu en sce peueu et gherzte' Seal Matrix
CIRCA 14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (32.11 grams, 31 mm wide).
A substantial bronze seal matrix with pierced tongue-shaped handle, incuse star close to the rim for alignment of the design; central heraldic heater shield with stylised wreath surrounding; design of a vertical bar with forked upper finial flanked by two cinquefoils; border with incuse edges and incuse 'lieu en sce peueu et gherzte' or similar slightly enigmatic inscription, possibly relating to a location in the Netherlands; with collector number '2563' on back of disc.
ProvenanceThe Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.
Acquired Libert, October 2008, lot 65.
Matrix Collection catalogue no.2563.
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.
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LOT 0299
Large Flemish Medieval 'lieu en sce peueu et gherzte' Seal Matrix
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
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English Medieval Silver Seal Matrix for Harvey, Rector of the Church of Swainsthorpe Magna
Early 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
A silver ellipsoid seal matrix with strap to the reverse; incuse motif of crowned Mary seated on a throne with infant Jesus; legend to the edge within pelletted borders '* hErVIV' ECCE RECT' SWINTHORPE'MA' (Harvey, rector of Great Swainsthorpe); later replacement loop to verso. 5.29 grams, 24 mm
The 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). -
Medieval Knife with Bronze Crown Pommel
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A scale tanged knife with iron blade and single cutting edge, wooden scales, bronze pommel formed as a crown with remains of gilding. 25.8 grams, 19.5 cm long
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
English Medieval Silver Chessman Type Seal Matrix for Christine de Wattone
Early 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
A substantial silver chessman-type seal matrix with pierced trefoil finial, four points close to the rim for alignment; central cinquefoil with pointillé edges, groups of three pellets between petals, border with Lombardic script legend '* SIGILLVM : CHRISTINE DE WATTONE' (seal of Christine of Watton). 14.7 grams, 24 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Found at the village of Repps-with-Bastwick near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK, before 20 February 1996. Anonymous vendor, Phillips, 20 February 1996, lot 12. Matrix Collection catalogue no.0193. 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.
The market town of Watton is sited in Norfolk and, during the pre-Conquest reign of Edward the Confessor, supported two manors.
