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LOT 1355
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Collection
MAINLY 15TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 7/8 in. (110 grams total, 21-48 mm).
Comprising various buckles; a key; a heraldic pendant devoid of loop with remains of enamel; a stamp seal with stone intaglio engraved with cursive text; a discoid weight with 'S V' to both sides; and an openwork ring. [13, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Northampton and Somerset, UK.
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