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LOT 1392
Medieval Bronze and Lead Artefact Group
12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 2 3/8 in. (184 grams total, 16-59 mm).
Mixed group including a bronze cruciform fragment, lead-alloy bag seal, lead-alloy counters and other items. [26, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Bronze Button Collection
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Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix with Falcon
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With central falcon on the wrist with its jesses hanging down, linear border and legend 'FRANGE LEGE TEGE' (BREAK (the seal), READ (the contents of the letter), CONCEAL (the contents)); strap and loop to the reverse. 8.7 grams, 30 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
The legend is a functional instruction - commonly found on seals.