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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]
ProvenanceFrom 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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Medieval Silver Ring with Lozenge Cross
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With D-section expanding hoop, stylised masks on the shoulders, raised discoid bezel with a cross on hatched background. 13.04 grams, 26.22 mm overall, 19.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval and Later Artefact Collection
14th-20th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A mixed group of items including buttons, buckles, lead seals and weights, mounts, and other items. 1.22 kg, 9-71 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
N.B. This lot is for UK buyers only, not for export. -
Medieval Limestone Corbel of Jesus with Crown of Thorns
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Rectangular corbel with head of Christ modelled in the half-round, turned slightly with the eyelids drooping and lank hair framing the face; crown of thorns to the brow. 31.9 kg, 39 cm deep
From Lancashire, UK. From a collection acquired on the UK art market. Property of a West Midlands, UK, private collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
