LOT 3448
Medieval Bronze Coin Balance with Zoomorphic Terminal. Circa 11th-12th century AD.
Tumbrel coin balance with tongue-shaped platform, dog-head finial. Condition as seen.(18gr, 62mm.).
ProvenanceAcquired from Essex Coin Auctions, Essex, UK.
Ex Buckinghamshire, UK, collection.
Cf. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, Woodbridge, 2002, p.124ff. and cf. p.137.
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Roman Glass Tessera. 3rd-4th century AD.
Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Lion standing to right, head to left / Blank. 1.67gr, 16mm.
Condition as seen.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
![Group of ten [10] Byzantine and Later Lead Seals](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/246993-s(1).jpg)
Group of ten [10] Byzantine and Later Lead Seals c.6th-8th century AD and later.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: mixed group of lead seals and other items, including various issues and types. 26gr total, 10-20 mm.
Fine to Good Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market circa 2004. From the private collection of a North West London gentleman. -
Late Roman PB Seal. Circa 4th-6th century AD.
Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Standing figure to left, holding uncertain object; illegible inscription around / Blank. 14.76gr, 19mm, 12h.
Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market circa 2004. From the private collection of a North West London gentleman.
