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LOT 0397
Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix for John Monk of Hoxne
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (16.4 grams, 30 mm).
With central 'Virgin and Child' motif, linear border and legend '+ S' IOH'IS. DE. HO+ON MOCHI' (seal of John of Hoxne, monk); tapering shank, bulb and trefoil loop above.
ProvenanceFound Southern England.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
The place name may refer to Hoton, Leicestershire or more likely Hoxne, Suffolk.
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LOT 0397
Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix for John Monk of Hoxne
Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
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Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with I am a Seal of Love
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With legend 'IE SVY SEL DAMVR (I am a seal of love) surrounding a stylised female head flanked by sun and moon symbols; strap and loop to the reverse. 5.3 grams, 20 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
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Large Medieval Round Lead Seal Matrix for John de la Rhodes
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
With central fleur-de-lys and Lombardic script legend to the border 'S'. IOH'IS : DE : LARODE' (seal of John de la Rode/Rhodes). 18.7 grams, 40 mm
Found Norfolk, Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. Accompanied by an old Norfolk Castle Museum record slip.
