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LOT 1749
Medieval and Later Lead Token and Bag Seal Collection
CIRCA 13TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 1/4 in. (304 grams total, 13-31 mm).
Comprising bag seals and tokens displaying various designs, including examples with lettering, stars, flowers, crosses and other motifs. [52, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Medieval Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone
Late 15th-early 16th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With integral ellipsoid bezel set with a carnelian cabochon. 4.33 grams, 18.91 mm overall, 15.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Medieval Silver-Gilt Dress Hook
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Triangular bodied with decoratively notched edges, bulbs to each corner and forming central stylised floral motif, three openwork fixing circles to the side edges, integral hook with rectangular loop to lower edge. 2.9 grams, 24 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Large Medieval Personal Lead Seal Matrix of Thomas Wersgurd
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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. 35.2 grams, 42 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-40C486.
