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LOT 1310
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/4 - 1 in. (49.2 grams total, 20-27 mm).
A mixed group of copper-alloy rings of various types and sizes, including examples with polygonal bezels, bezels incised with geometric motifs, tiered bezels, one ring set with a blue glass cabochon, and others. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
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Medieval Lead Seal Matrix
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Medieval Large Key Group
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
A mixed group of iron door keys comprising: one with solid shank, lozengiform bow, rectangular bit with elaborate piercings and three wards; one with hollow shank, circular bow, long rectangular pierced bit and two long wards; one with solid shank, ellipsoid bow, rectangular pierced bit and three wards. 126 grams total, 10.5-13.6 cm
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.
