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LOT 0300
Large French Medieval Round 'Wild Bull of Cumis' Seal Matrix
EARLY 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (20.5 grams 32 mm).
A substantial bronze discoid seal matrix with strap and loop to the reverse; central incuse motif of a bull passant gardant with war hammer below, border with pointillé edges and enigmatic Lombardic script legend '·+· S' FERA bOVIS D'CVMIS' (seal of the wild bull of Cumis).
ProvenanceThe Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.
Matrix Collection catalogue no.1111.
Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.
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LOT 0300
Large French Medieval Round 'Wild Bull of Cumis' Seal Matrix
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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Medieval Marble Bust of Emperor Constantine
14th-16th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £4,940
A marble bust of Emperor Constantine with the hair formed as large lank curls; narrow face with large almond-shaped eyes and broad mouth; face reworked from an earlier late medieval head; mounted on a custom-made stand. 6.3 kg total, 30 cm high including stand
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11660-199347. -
Medieval Steelyard Weight with Heraldic Shields
Circa 1260-1300 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £279
A substantial bronze weight for use with a steelyard balance with lead core, spherical in form with pierced flange for suspension above and hatched band to the shoulder; three heater shields with raised heraldic arms spaced equally around the body, etched geometric band of chevrons above. 379 grams, 54 mm high
Fine condition.
Found by Adrian Gayler, Essex, UK. Property of an Essex gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Treasure Hunting Magazine pages where it has been published.
These heraldic steelyard weights were made under the official sanction of Richard (son of King Henry III) or Edmund, Duke of Cornwall on behalf of the King; Edmund died in 1300 A.D. and such weights were banned in 1350 so that this example would most likely to be of the period 1260-1300 A.D.; the Hanseatic League was created in Germany to protect the interests and privileges of merchants in the medieval period, starting in Europe and with influence spreading to England from the 13th century. -
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Medieval and Other Ring Collection
Mainly 12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A mixed group of ten finger rings of various types and sizes, comprising: a ring with tear-shaped bezel; two Roman rings dated c.2nd century A.D.; a Victorian ring with floral bezel; six medieval rings with geometric bezel designs. 28 grams total, 18-22 mm
Fine condition.
European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s.
