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LOT 1842
Large Medieval Bronze Door Key
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 in. (38 grams, 83 mm).
Tubular-section shank, lozengiform bow with lobes to three corners, large rectangular bit with clefts and grooved wards. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
LiteratureCf. Medieval Catalogue, London Museum Catalogues: No.7, 1940, p.XXIX, nos.18.
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Expanding Cross
Circa 12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Wide hoop with expanding shoulders, one decorated with a stylised flower, the other with a palm branch, bezel with an expanding arm cross motif with pellets between the arms. 7.82 grams, 22.76 mm overall, 18.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval and Later Artefact Group
14th-20th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including buttons, pendants, badges, musket and pistol balls, buckles, and other items. 2.23 kg total, 7-87 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. (Uk buyers only, not for export) -
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English Medieval Silver Seal Matrix for Harvey, Rector of the Church of Swainsthorpe Magna
Early 15th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £850
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. 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). 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.
