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LOT 1914
Medieval Bronze Heraldic Seal Matrix
ENGLAND, 1300-1400 A.D.
1 1/8 in. (11.7 grams, 28 mm).
Chessman-type seal with heater shield motif within a rope border with fronds; heraldic design of three inverted acorns; supplied with a plaster impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near Bottisham, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme Report no.SF-B3A1F6.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Teardrop-shaped in profile with integral loop, reserved high-relief addorsed animals on a gilt field. 11.4 grams, 35 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Gilt Bronze Artefact Group
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Including: appliqué of a bird, advancing unicorn pendant and other items. 23.2 grams total, 25-41 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an East Anglia private collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Pilgrim's Badge Pair
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Each appliqué formed as a profile horse and rider; the horse advancing with head erect and detailed bridle and harness; rider with feathered cap, knee-length tunic, holding a baton or sword in one hand. 55 grams total, 60 mm each
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
