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LOT 1307
Medieval Bronze 'Tyrell' Family Trade Weight with Heraldic Shields
CIRCA 1260-1300 A.D.
1 1/8 in. (25.5 grams, 30 mm).
Hemispherical with suspension loop at apex; four low-relief heraldic shields within roundels to the shoulder, scalloped lower edge. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Rodings, Essex, UK.
Property of an Essex collector.
The arms are divided per pale with one half showing as concentric chevrons, associated with the Tyrrell family who held lands in Essex in the 12th century and after. Sir John Tyrrell (c.1382 - 2 April 1437) of Herongate, Essex, was an English landowner, lawyer, administrator, and politician who was chosen three times as Speaker of the House of Commons.
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LOT 1307
Medieval Bronze 'Tyrell' Family Trade Weight with Heraldic Shields
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix with Mary and Child
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With central 'Virgin standing holding child' motif, linear border and legend '+ + AVE MARIA GRA.PLENA. DNS TECV'' (Hail mary full of Grace, the Lord [be] with you); loop to the reverse. 4.2 grams, 26 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
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Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix for Jacob
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With central 'flower and crescent' motif, linear border and legend '* S' IACOBI ALFVEMESLIRC' (seal of Jacob ....); tapering shank and loop to the reverse. 12.9 grams, 22 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval and Other Artefact Group
Circa 15th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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From a Northampton, UK, collector.
