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LOT 1837
Large Medieval Lead Round Seal Matrix for John, Son of John
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (28.3 grams, 41 mm).
With central fleur-de-lys and border with legend: '+ SIGILLVM IOHIS : FILII : IOH'IS' (seal of John, son of John). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Southern England.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 1837
Large Medieval Lead Round Seal Matrix for John, Son of John
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Medieval and Later Bronze Padlock Group
15th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
One with thick C-shaped locking arm, keyhole with slot, wedge-shaped tab below; the other D-shaped with hinged arm, keyhole with turning pin, stamped maker's name '...CAHAP' beneath the hole. 55.6 grams total, 46-50 mm
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Medieval Bronze Spur
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Comprising a U-shaped body with hinged terminals, curved extension to the rear to accept a rowel. 28.3 grams, 60 mm
From an old English collection, 1990s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising spurs of various sizes; including examples retaining rowels and buckles. 313 grams total, 13.3-15.3 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Early in 16th century, fashion of spurs changed and the spur were fitted with a much shorter, dropped neck, their rowels ranging from medium seven-point to large short seven points.