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LOT 1925
Medieval and Later Lead Weight and Token Collection
14TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 3/4 in. (1.2 kg total, 19-44 mm).
Mainy discoid and barrel-shapd types, some with shallow recess, piercing and other embellishments. [29, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons Gallery, 1990s.
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Medieval and Other Lead Weight Collection
Circa 15th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Discoid in form with rosette, raised square, incised initial 'H' and other types. 283 grams total, 27-48 mm
Ex Simmons gallery, London, UK. Ex North London collection, 1990s. -
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Eustace of Of'far
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Discoid in shape with central eight-petalled flower within a roundel, surrounding '+ S’ EVSTACII DE OF’FAR' seal of Eustace of Of'far legend; accompanied by an impression. 18 grams, 36 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
During the medieval period the use of seals on documents, letters and packages became widespread. Lead was cheap to use and easy to engrave, and from the late 12th until the end of 13th century seals of this type, with very conventional central designs, were important possessions amongst the lower classes. -
Medieval Period Decorated Silver Signet Ring
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With broad hoop and stud to underside, disc bezel with low-relief geometric lozenge motif on a hatched field. 3.49 grams, 19.12 mm overall, 15.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
