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LOT 1647
Medieval and Other Standing Lead Weight Collection
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 1/4 - 2 1/8 in. (753 grams total, 32-54 mm).
The majority pierced for suspension, with a square base and body tapering towards the apex. [14, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Medieval Iron Artefact Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising horse harness elements, knives and other miscellaneous items. 7.2 kg total, 1.7-49.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
A rowel spur in this group, undecorated and with deeply curved side arms suggest a 13th-14th century dating. Spurs were not just worn when riding, but more generally as a mark of status and could also be highly decorated. -
Medieval Gold Heart-Shaped Pendant
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Sheet gold strip with applied lop to the apex. 0.83 grams, 15 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix
Circa 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With intaglio robed figure to the centre and surrounding legend: '+ AMIE AEI AVEI.'. 5.99 grams, 28 mm
Found Odiham, Hampshire, UK.
This is an amatory legend, such are not uncommon on personal seals. It seems likely that the intended inscription was that found on a gold finger ring from Essex in the 18 century, i.e. 'AMI AMES AMIE AVES' [Beloved, love! You have a beloved!], also see a brooch on the PAS database under reference no.BUC-B93E93, which reads 'AMIE AMEZ A'.
