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LOT 1908
Medieval Bronze Fitting with Lion Finial
12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (82 grams, 11.1 cm).
Comprising a rectangular loop with remains of a stud, stylised lion's head finial with a long curved neck.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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Large Medieval 'Published' Gilt Bronze Merchant's Monogram Glove Ring
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With wreath detailing to the shank, octagonal plaque bezel with merchant's mark and blackletter 'i h' flanking. 9.96 grams, 29.40 mm overall, 23.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+2 1/2, USA 13 3/4, Europe 32.01, Japan 30)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12293-219669. -
Norman Bronze Key Shank with Cross
Late 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Octagonal in section with pierced discoid bow and knop finial; openwork cross with pellets in the spandrels, rectangular bolster. 15.7 grams, 11.1 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
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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.
