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LOT 1289
Medieval and Other Lead Artefact Group
15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/2 - 1 5/8 in. (1.35 kg total, 13-41 mm).
A mixed group of lead artefacts mainly comprising spindle whorls, bag seals, seals and weights. [98, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Wiltshire, Suffolk, Tyne and Wear, UK.
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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. -
'The Lonsdale' Medieval Silver Ring with Cross Pattee
Circa 12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A heavily patinated silver annular band, roughly rectangular in section decorated with a raised medial beaded band, plain raised bands above and below, and mounted lozengiform plaque displaying a central cross pattee; accompanied by a hinged ring box. 3.06 grams, 22.41 mm overall, 19.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Longsdale, Cumbia, UK, on Monday 1st January 1996, disclaimed and returned to the finder. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.LANCUM-8541C5. -
Medieval Marble Bust of Emperor Constantine
14th-16th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £4,940
A marble bust of Emperor Constantine with the hair formed as large lank curls; narrow face with large almond-shaped eyes and broad mouth; face reworked from an earlier late medieval head; mounted on a custom-made stand. 6.3 kg total, 30 cm high including stand
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11660-199347.