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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 Bronze Mask Mount
12th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Mount fragment formed as a facing mask with lateral flanges; the face formed with undulating lines to the brow, triangular nose with almond-shaped eyes, broad moustache and long flowing beard; D-shaped lateral flanges pierced for attachment, bulbous transverse finial also pierced; remains of loop above. 16.3 grams, 50 mm
From an old UK collection, 1980s. -
Medieval and Later 'Published' Iron Fire Steel 'Strike-a-Light' Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising four examples with curved handles. 170 grams total, 5.7-10.8 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Fire steels were used to generate a spark from a 'strike-a-light' (a piece of flint or pyrite). The spark was directed into a tinder box containing a dry, flammable material such as charred linen until a flame was kindled. -
Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. 118 grams total, 56-75 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.