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LOT 1970
Medieval Book of Zechariah Manuscript Leaf from a Latin Bible
FRANCE, CIRCA 1215-1225 A.D.
10 x 6 3/4 in. (4.8 grams, 25.6 x 17 cm).
Vellum leaf with dense bastarda script in two blocks to each page; decorated versals in red; floriate capital 'A' with liquid gold frame and interlaced serpents; text from the Book of Zechariah. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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LOT 1970
Medieval Book of Zechariah Manuscript Leaf from a Latin Bible
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
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Medieval Book of Malachi Manuscript Page from a Latin Bible
France, 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Vellum leaf with dense bastarda script in two blocks to each page; decorated versals in red with blue detailing; historiated capital 'O' with robed figure bearing a scroll; text from the Book of Malachi. 1.07 grams, 14.7 x 10.5 cm
Private collection, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Personal Lead Seal Matrix of Hawis Daughter of David
13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Vesica-shaped in plan with lug handle and low-relief leaf motif to reverse; obverse with incuse fleur-de-lys motif and legend to the border '* S' HAWIS' · FIL : DAVI' (seal of Hawi[s] daughter of Davi[d]). 10.3 grams, 30 mm
Ex Paul Moore collection, Sussex, UK, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's display card. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The form 'Hawis' is from the Frankish personal name, 'Hadiwidis', probably introduced by the Normans or Angevins. -
Medieval Silver Decorated Ring
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With broad shoulders and integral domed bezel, incuse nastaliq(?) inscription. 5.56 grams, 20.86 mm overall, 15.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
