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LOT 1895
Medieval Bronze Artefact collection
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 7/8 in. (42 grams total, 15-47 mm).
Including a ring brooch with conical sockets, a scallop mount, a heater-shaped heraldic stud and other items. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on various UK sites since 1974.
Property of an Essex collector.
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Medieval and Tudor 'Published' Bronze Clothes Fastener Collection
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including hooked tags, trefoil rosette hooks, slotted tags and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series and Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840. 54.6 grams total, 20-54 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Cased Bronze Age, Medieval and Tudor 'Published' Hair and Dress Pin Collection
2nd millennium B.C.-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including polyhedral, hipped, biconvex and other types in a felt-lined glazed wooden display case with labels; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 1.4 kg total, 37.5 cm including box
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
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Framed Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Thomas Son of Walter
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Discoid in shape with central eight-petalled flower within a roundel, surrounding 'S’ THOME FIL WALTE = SEAL OF THOMAS SON OF WALTER' legend. 95 grams, 12.5 x 12.5 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
During the medieval period the use of seals on documents, letters and packages became widespread. Lead was cheap to use and easy to engrave, and from the late 12th until the end of 13th century seals of this type, with very conventional central designs, were important possessions amongst the lower classes.
