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LOT 1658
Medieval Bronze '+ CREDE FLORE' Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (7.97 grams, 28 mm).
With incuse fleur-de-lys motif, legend to border '+ CREDE FLORE' (trust the flower). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Cambridgeshire, UK.
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LOT 1658
Medieval Bronze '+ CREDE FLORE' Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Medieval 'Essex' Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Plaque Badge
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Formed as a cross-crosslet on a square sheet plaque, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with the remains of an iron pin to verso; very rare formed as a square plaque. 2.05 grams, 21 mm
Found Essex, UK. Property of an Essex collector.
The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD. -
Medieval Bronze Artefact Collection
1100-1500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including heater-shaped belt-plates, scallop-shaped scabbard chape and other items. 43.8 grams total, 24-42 mm
Found North Yorkshire, UK. -
Medieval Banded Gold Ring
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With an annular hoop, domed central band and raised edges. 2.02 grams, 20.28 mm overall, 18.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
