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LOT 1646
Large Medieval Personal Lead Seal Matrix of Thomas Wersgurd
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (35.2 grams, 42 mm).
Circular in plan with remains of suspension loop, the thick flan bearing a design composed of a central standing bird looking backwards and raising one wing, surrounding Latin legend '+ SIGILL ThOME DA VVERSGVRD' or, 'Seal of Thomas Wersgurd'; accompanied by an impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-40C486.
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LOT 1646
Large Medieval Personal Lead Seal Matrix of Thomas Wersgurd
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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Medieval Iron Horse Bit Group
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a complete articulated snaffle-bit with openwork tongue-plate, an articulated curb-bit, and other items. 1.2 kg total, 23-32.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Folding Knife Group
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Including blades and handles of various types and dates, some with decorative elements. 1.29 kg total, 5-22 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
The folding knives are distinguished by the absence of a tang, which sometimes can be replaced by a thumb piece. Usually there is a hole piercing the blade for the pivot to fasten the blade to the handle.
