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LOT 1708
Medieval and Other Mixed Copper-Alloy and Iron Artefact Group
15TH CENTURY A.D. AND OTHER
1/2 - 15 1/4 in. (16.4 kg total, 1-39 cm).
Comprising complete and fragmentary artefacts including: lock elements; shackles; balance arms; horse bits; keys; knives; arrowheads; scythes; axeheads and musket balls, together with other miscellaneous items. [200]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 1708
Medieval and Other Mixed Copper-Alloy and Iron Artefact Group
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Silver-Gilt 'Believe Me' Seal Matrix Cap
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Displaying an embossed bird within a roundel, Latin inscription '+ CREDE : MIChI' ('Believe Me') surrounding; the side edge inscribed 'GRADEMARI[A]'. 0.95 grams, 12 mm
Acquired from a London gallery in 1990. Ex property of a North London gentleman.
A wide range of people would have used a seal, from the monarch to small landowners and tradespeople, anyone with a need for business or legal documents. Individuals had personal seals, but seals were also used by official bodies such as town corporations, trade and religious guilds, cathedrals, abbeys and monasteries, having religious inscriptions like in this one. -
Medieval Glazed Pottery Fragment Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £7
Including decorated examples and a variety of vessel elements. 21 kg total including box, 69.5 x 30.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Gold Strap End
15th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
With rectangular-section hollow-form body and two rivets to one edge. 2.49 grams, 22 mm
Very fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
