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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.
Provenance
The 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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