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LOT 1937
Medieval Bronze Buckle Collection
14TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 4 in. (524 grams total, buckles: 2.4-10 cm).
Including double-loop, hinged, scrolled and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [21, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
LiteratureCf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 2, Witham, 1995, p.24-5.
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Medieval and Later Lead Artefact Collection
Circa 14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including bag seals, janiform figure's head, palm guard and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 503 grams total, 20-81 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval Lead Weight Group
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including one a truncated cone with vertical ribbing, a square-section wedge with reserved 'T' to underside, and other types; two with typed collector's note. 976 grams total, 43-69 mm
Ex Simmons Gallery, 1990s. Accompanied by two typed information slips. -
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Eustace of Of'far
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Discoid in shape with central eight-petalled flower within a roundel, surrounding '+ S’ EVSTACII DE OF’FAR' seal of Eustace of Of'far legend; accompanied by an impression. 18 grams, 36 mm
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.
