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LOT 1316
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
5/8 - 1 in. (49.7 grams total, 17-26 mm).
A mixed group of copper-alloy rings of various types and sizes, mostly with engraved geometric motifs to the bezels, together with a 'year' ring incised with a tally of 'III'. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
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Large Medieval 'Thames' Agnus Dei Pilgrim's Badge
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A large lead-alloy discoid pilgrim's badge with central design of the Agnus Dei (lamb of God) advancing with halo around the head and banner emerging from the shoulders, scrolled tendrils before; pelletted band to each border with Lombardic script legend '+ AGNVS DEI [...]IATLIO'. 1.99 grams, 42 mm
Edges pierced and chipped.
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Romantic French Medieval Vesica-Shaped 'Love Conquers Everything' Seal Matrix
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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 Casket Key Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A mixed group of bronze casket keys, including barrel and other types. 80 grams total, 25-42 mm
Found Suffolk.
