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LOT 1304
Large Medieval 'Thames' Gilded Annunciation Pilgrim's Badge
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (0.85 grams, 38 mm wide).
A gilt bronze pilgrim's badge comprising an outer ring with textured fill, rolled rim, inner field with rosette and scene of the Anunciation with a winged angel addressing Mary. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
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LOT 1304
Large Medieval 'Thames' Gilded Annunciation Pilgrim's Badge
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
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A slender gold finger ring with inset emerald cabochon to the bezel. 1.25 grams, 19.54 mm overall, 14.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Acquired on the French art market. English private collection. -
Large French Medieval Round 'Wild Bull of Cumis' Seal Matrix
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A substantial bronze discoid seal matrix with strap and loop to the reverse; central incuse motif of a bull passant gardant with war hammer below, border with pointillé edges and enigmatic Lombardic script legend '·+· S' FERA bOVIS D'CVMIS' (seal of the wild bull of Cumis). 20.5 grams 32 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Matrix Collection catalogue no.1111. Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.
