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LOT 1408
Medieval Bronze Shield-Shaped Seal Matrix
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (5.47 grams, 20 mm).
Of chess piece type with looped handle; the shield-shaped die with a stag's head, cross above and an inscribed panel above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Northampton, UK.
FootnotesThe cross alludes to the Vision of St Eustace (also of St. Hubert) who saw the Crucifixion between the antlers of a stag. For a similar seal see PAS database SWYOR-1ES497 where the inscription above reads LELS (for LEL SV, ‘I am loyal’) – the present inscription is probably a debased version of this.
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Medieval Bronze Shield-Shaped Seal Matrix
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Of chess piece type with looped handle; the shield-shaped die with a stag's head, cross above and an inscribed panel above. 5.47 grams, 20 mm
Found Northampton, UK.
The cross alludes to the Vision of St Eustace (also of St. Hubert) who saw the Crucifixion between the antlers of a stag. For a similar seal see PAS database SWYOR-1ES497 where the inscription above reads LELS (for LEL SV, ‘I am loyal’) – the present inscription is probably a debased version of this. -
Large Medieval Lead Round Seal Matrix for Edmund son of William
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With central quatrefoil and radiating Maltese crosses, legend to the border '+S' EDMVNDI FIL'. WIL'MI' (seal of Edmund son of William); lug to the reverse and high-relief cross pommee. 23 grams, 30 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 Bronze Oval-Shaped Seal Matrix with 'Saint John, Pray for Me'
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Chessman seal with tapering shank and trefoil loop above, image of a robed and bearded saint holding a disc with a kneeling figure praying at his feet, all within an ornate arch with crocketting and 'MARIA' legend below, pelletted border; legend 'SCA IOH'ES ORA. PRO. ME' (Saint John, Pray for me). 22.4 grams, 30 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
