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LOT 1759
Large Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Matilda Wife of John Bette
13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (46.1 grams, 42 mm).
Discoid with central starburst motif and legend surrounding reading 'MARILDE VXOR IOH BETTE'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From the collection of Paul Moore, West Sussex, UK, 1990s.
Accompanied by an old laminated dealer's ticket.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1759
Large Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Matilda Wife of John Bette
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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N.B. This lot is for UK buyers only, not for export.
