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Large Medieval Lead Round Seal Matrix for John, Son of John Large Medieval Lead Round Seal Matrix for John, Son of John Large Medieval Lead Round Seal Matrix for John, Son of John
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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]

Provenance

Found 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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