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LOT 1368
Medieval and Other Artefact Group
12TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/2 - 4 in. (790 grams total, 1.4-10.1 cm).
A mixed group including a bronze hand bell, shoe buckles, furnace slag, furniture fittings and other items. [46, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound by John Harrison whilst searching with a metal detector in Lancashire or Cumbria, UK.
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Medieval and Other Ring Collection
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A mixed group of bronze finger rings, each with an ornamental or engraved bezel, including examples with crosses. 39.8 grams total, 18-27 mm
Fine condition.
European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s. -
Large French Medieval Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix 'ad causas' of the Augustinian Abbey of Saint Peter
Early 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
A bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with strap and loop to the reverse; incuse motif of an extended right hand holding a crozier on a field of fleurs-de-lys and stars, heraldic shield with lion rampant below; Lombardic script legend to the outer edge within borders "+ S: ABBATIS SCI PETRI AVTYS A[D] CAVSAS" (seal of the abbot of St Peter's, Auxerre). 17.7 grams, 42 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Matrix Collection catalogue no.837. 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.
The Roman name for Auxerre was Autissiodorum, whence the 'Autys'/'Autis' abbreviation. -
Large Medieval Crusader Period Carved Capital
12th-13th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
A large stone architectural column capital modelling curled acanthus leaves, rising from a narrow stem, curving outwards and away from each other 118.4 kg, 46 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
