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LOT 1308
Medieval and Other Artefact Collection
CIRCA 14TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/2 - 4 3/4 in. (570 grams total, 1.4-12 cm).
A mixed group of artefacts including: a glazed pouring vessel; a balustered finial; standing stag pendant amulet; nail; decorated belt fittings and strap ends; other items. [18, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEssex gallery, early 2000s.
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Medieval and Other Ring Collection
Mainly 12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A mixed group of finger rings of various types and sizes, bezels comprising geometric and floral designs. 38.7 grams total, 20-23 mm
Fine condition.
European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s. -
Large Flemish Medieval 'lieu en sce peueu et gherzte' Seal Matrix
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
A substantial bronze seal matrix with pierced tongue-shaped handle, incuse star close to the rim for alignment of the design; central heraldic heater shield with stylised wreath surrounding; design of a vertical bar with forked upper finial flanked by two cinquefoils; border with incuse edges and incuse 'lieu en sce peueu et gherzte' or similar slightly enigmatic inscription, possibly relating to a location in the Netherlands; with collector number '2563' on back of disc. 32.11 grams, 31 mm wide
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Acquired Libert, October 2008, lot 65. Matrix Collection catalogue no.2563. Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012. Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes. -
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
Mainly 12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A mixed group of finger rings comprising various shapes and sizes, bezels with plain, geometric and floral designs. 46 grams total, 21-26 mm
Fine condition.
European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s.