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LOT 1294
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/4 - 1 1/8 in. (46.5 grams total, 19-29 mm).
A mixed group of rings including examples set with glass cabochons, bezels engraved with geometric or cruciform designs, together with other types. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
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English Medieval Silver Chessman Type Seal Matrix
Early 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £702
A silver chessman-type seal matrix with pierced trefoil finial; incuse motif of Christ crucified facing flanked by two supporters in profile; Lombardic script legend to the edge " *IESVSNAZERNVS" (Jesus the Nazarene). 12.7 grams, 27 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Matrix Collection catalogue no.1101. Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012. -
Medieval Knife with Bronze Pommel and Veiled Figure
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A scale tanged knife with iron blade and single cutting edge, wooden scales, bronze pommel incised with a veiled figure facing left to both faces, with stylised detailing to their garments. 16.9 grams, 14 cm long
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Medieval Gold Strap End
15th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
A gold strap end 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.
