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LOT 1274
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
MAINLY 12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 in. (21.2 grams total, 20-24 mm).
A mixed group of rings of various sizes and types, bezel designs including geometric and cruciform motifs, one set with a glass bead. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEuropean private collection, 1970-1980s.
London, UK, late 1990s.
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Medieval Tumbrel Coin Balance Scales
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
A copper-alloy tumbrel or coin balance with tongue-shaped platforms; one shelf with two steps for balancing two coins, the other with three steps for balancing three coins. 13.3 grams total, 70 mm each
Essex gallery, early 2000s. -
Romantic French Medieval Vesica-Shaped 'Love Conquers Everything' Seal Matrix
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
A bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with vertical strap and loop to the reverse; incuse motif of a bush and two perching birds, probably representing doves; legend to the edge within pointillé borders '* AMOR VINCIT OMNIA :·' (love conquers all). 13.2 grams, 35 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Acquired Libert, October 2008, lot 269. Matrix Collection catalogue no.2540. 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.
Birds, especially doves, have long been associated with romance and love. -
Medieval 'Thames' Artefact Group
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A group of two metallic artefacts: a copper-alloy strap end or other fitting retaining two rivets, displaying a regardant lionesque creature in relief advancing left, traces of gilding; a silver annular brooch with chamfered outer face, articulate pin stamped with maker's mark 'WW' with a rectangular cartouche. 6.36 grams total, 25-27 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
