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LOT 1337
Large Medieval Lead Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix
CIRCA 13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (19.9 grams, 36 mm).
With central fleur-de-lys motif and legend '+ S’HELIE BERC[--]OR'; lug to the reverse and lozenge grid with pellets. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Southern England.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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Discoid seal with strap and loop to the reverse; central wolf-like dog rampant surrounded by a legend between two pelletted bands: '+SIGILL[V]M : ROBERTI : DOGET' (seal of Robert Doggett). 7.4 grams, 23 mm
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Medieval Bronze Horse Barrel Lock
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Formed as a standing horse with arched neck, ring-and-dot eyes, curved legs, D-shaped tail; cavity to the chest with ferrous remains of the lock mechanism. 42 grams, 47 mm high
Acquired late 1940s-early 1970s. Ex property of a London businessman. Acquired on the UK art market in 2016. Property of a Kent lady collector. -
Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 15th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental and practical shaping. 160 grams total, 60-89 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
