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LOT 1825
Large Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Scene Showing Robed Figures
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (15.5 grams, 25.3 mm).
With facetted stem and pierced pentagonal finial, incised orientation cross to top face; circular die with outer rim bearing enigmatic legend; standing robed figure with one hand extended towards a kneeling hooded figure.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s.
Ex UK collection.
Property of a Hampshire, UK gentleman.
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LOT 1825
Large Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Scene Showing Robed Figures
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
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Large Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Scene Showing Robed Figures
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With facetted stem and pierced pentagonal finial, incised orientation cross to top face; circular die with outer rim bearing enigmatic legend; standing robed figure with one hand extended towards a kneeling hooded figure. 15.5 grams, 25.3 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Hampshire, UK gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Horseshoe Group
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Mainly formed with broad plate and countersunk rectangular nail-holes. 1.2 kg total, 2.5-13.5 cm
From the collection of B. Posey, Germany 1990s. -
Medieval and Later 'Published' Thimble Collection
Circa 14th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Including annular, beehive and other types with irregular dimples. 65 grams total, 12-25 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
In England, thimbles first occurred around 1300, probably under the influence of the Hispano-Moresque examples. However, it wasn't until around 1350 that thimbles became objects of everyday use in England.