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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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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 Sandstone Font with Arches
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
A square-section sandstone font with carinated sidewall, carved with arcading around the upper body, non-identical fleurs and plant forms to the centre of the side faces and to one of four chamfered corners; channels to three of the four corners of the upper face; circular drainage hole to interior base. 30.4 kg, 30 x 30 cm
English private collection, 1980s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11662-199832. -
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English Medieval Handled Flask
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A wheel-thrown redware flask composed of a stout, piriform body, strap handle and pinched mouth, splayed foot; decorative lead glaze to the upper body; label to base: 'THE / HENRY SANDON / COLLECTION / E.140'. 745 grams, 22 cm high
Fine condition.
Ex Henry Sandon collection. Brunk Auctions, 18 January 2014, lot 25 (part). Ex central London gallery. Accompanied by a copy of a previous typed catalogue page.
