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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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Large Medieval Lead Round Seal Matrix with Pentagram for Robert son of Wigmær
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With pierced tag, central incised pentagram with impressed pellets, legend to the border ' + SIGIŁŁ ROBERTI FILI VVIMERI' (seal of Robert son of Wigmær). 27.2 grams, 52 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval 'Thames' Bronze Miniature Cooking Pot
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With bulbous body, broad mouth, two angular strap handles, tripod feet to the underside (one absent). 76 grams, 49 mm
Found Essex, UK, in the 1980s. Property of an Essex collector. -
Medieval Silver Dragon Belt Fitting
15th-16th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Rectangular block with two curved bars and dragon-head finials, the block with incised square and five roundels, similar forming the eyes; fastener for a sword-belt. 49 grams, 52 mm
Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
