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LOT 1933
Medieval Bronze Seal with Large Bird Holding a Branch
14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.88 grams, 26 mm).
Vesica-shaped with a loop on the reverse, a bird holding a branch at the centre, inscription surrounding 'IESV: SEL BON E LEL', translating as ‘I am a seal, good and loyal’.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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LOT 1933
Medieval Bronze Seal with Large Bird Holding a Branch
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£100 (EUR 116; USD 135) +BP*
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Roman and Later Bronze Artefact Group
Circa 3rd-16th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: Anglo-Norman scabbard mount with high-relief lion passant gardant; harness mount with heraldic heater shield, rivet for attachment; obverse face of a two-part scabard chape with openwork trefoil'; buckle loop with lobes; ring bezel with 'W' and leaves; strap end with columnar shank and knop finial; small gilt heatert-shaped harness mount; Roman amphora-type strap end with punched-point detailing; trapezoidal appliqué fragment with raised lateral flanges, reserved Ultimate La Tène scrolls on a keyed field with remains of enamel fill. 79 grams total, 26-70 mm
From the private collection of a Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Group
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising three annular brooches, one with floral motifs, one with a raised cell with traces of inlay, and the smallest with an inscription of meaningless letters. 5.86 grams total, 14-30 mm
From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. -
Medieval Gold Ring Brooch with Beast Heads
13th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £750
Annular brooch decorated with leopard heads, each originally with gem-set eyes, with two blue glass cabochons on each side of the pin. 1.18 grams, 14 mm
From the collection of Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
An annular brooch is a type of brooch that is circular in shape, forming a complete ring. They were worn by both men and women of all social classes. The word 'annular' comes from the Latin word 'annulus', meaning ring. These brooches were popular in medieval Europe, particularly from the 13th to 15th centuries, and were used to fasten clothing such as tunics and cloaks.
