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LOT 0391
Large Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix for Mark, Matthew, Luke, John
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (29.8 grams, 41 mm).
Chessman matrix with tapering shank, gusseted collar, openwork trefoil and loop above; escutcheon with Mary and Infant Jesus and kneeling supplicant within a rosette; legend to the border 'MARCVS MAT[..]VS LVCAS IOHNIS' (Mark, Matthew, Luke, John).
ProvenanceFound Southern England.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 0391
Large Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix for Mark, Matthew, Luke, John
Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
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Medieval Printed Bible Page
Printed 1492 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Page of a rag-paper bible with text printed in two columns with marginal notes to both sides; portion of Luke, Chapters 3 and 4; rubrics applied by hand in red ink; printed in Strasbourg by Johann Grüninger with commentary by Nicholas de Lyra. 17 grams, 33 cm
Ex M.Cummings, UK, 1990s.
Johannes Grüninger (1455-1533) was a prolific German printer active from 1482 to 1533 who printed up to 80 books a year in Latin and in German, as well as wall-maps. His bible was issued in two volumes, which allowed it be produced on smaller pages than for most standard editions. -
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Large Medieval Bronze Oval-Shaped Seal Matrix with 'Saint John, Pray for Me'
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Chessman seal with tapering shank and trefoil loop above, image of a robed and bearded saint holding a disc with a kneeling figure praying at his feet, all within an ornate arch with crocketting and 'MARIA' legend below, pelletted border; legend 'SCA IOH'ES ORA. PRO. ME' (Saint John, Pray for me). 22.4 grams, 30 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Single-Edged Knife
Late 14th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising an inversed cutting edge and a long tang. 173 grams, 32 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
