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LOT 1665
Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix of Richard of Heyford
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (9.65 grams, 33 mm).
Displaying a fish head, crescent moon and star, two rosettes, legend 'S' RICARDI DE HEIFORD' for 'seal of Richard of Heyford' (either of the places so named in Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire)'; suspension loop to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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LOT 1665
Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix of Richard of Heyford
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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Medieval and Other Metallic Artefact Group
Circa 15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £3
Composed mainly of copper-alloy fittings, including a tanged implement. 3.58 kg total, 7.3-30.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Lead Figural Amulet
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Formed as a stylised androgynous figure modelled in the half-round with stylised detailing, legs drawn up to chest and arms folded across the stomach. 19.8 grams, 43 mm
European collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Early to mid-15th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang; bifacial pommel engraved with a foliate motif within a border. 46 grams, 20.5 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Knife handles were made of wood, horn, bone or metal. Wood, a cheap, readily available and easily worked material, was by far the most common and most of the species used are both hard and flexible.
