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LOT 0409
Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with I am a Strong Lion
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (10.8 grams, 23 mm).
Chessman type with tapering shank and trefoil loop above, wire suspension in situ; central lion rampant motif, linear border and legend '* SVM LEO FORTIS' (I am a strong lion).
ProvenanceFound Southern England.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 0409
Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with I am a Strong Lion
Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
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Acquired UK art market, 1980s-1990s. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman collector. -
Large Medieval Lead Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix Daughter of John at the Fen
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With central fleur-de-lys motif, legend to the border '+ S' AGNET : FIL': IOH'IS ; ATTE FEN' (seal of Agnes/Agnetha, daughter of John at the Fen). 18.4 grams, 37 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. -
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Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 15th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. 125 grams total, 48-70 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
