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LOT 1322
Medieval Bronze Scallop Shell Mount Collection
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 3 in. (78 grams total, 28-76 mm).
Mixed group including scallop-shaped belt mounts and suspension mounts. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired early 2000s.
Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman.
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Large Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for John the Clerk of Hilgay
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
With central 'pelican in her piety' motif, linear border and legend '+ S' IOH'IS. CŁCI. DE.HELEGEIA.' (seal of John the clerk of Hilgay); strap and loop to the reverse. 12.5 grams, 39 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
Hilgay is a parish in Norfolk, near Downham Market. -
Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising examples of various types, including some retaining the rowel, buckle and other fastening elements. 257 grams total, 12.1-14.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
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Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix with I am a Strong Lion
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
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). 10.8 grams, 23 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
