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LOT 1836

Large Medieval Personal Lead Seal Matrix of Peter of Stainfield

LATE 13TH-EARLY 14TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/8 in. (27.46 grams, 54 mm).

Vesica-shaped seal with pierced lug finial; central field with fleur-de-lys flanked by pellets, star and moon; legend to the border '+ SIGIL ˚ PETRI DE STA[.]NFEL' (seal of Peter of Stainfield). [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Paul Moore collection, West Sussex, UK, 1990s-2000s.

Accompanied by a Paul Moore display card.

CONDITION

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LOT 1836

Large Medieval Personal Lead Seal Matrix of Peter of Stainfield

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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