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LOT 2276
Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix of William
CIRCA 13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (7.28 grams, 29 mm).
With central motif of a lion courant, border with legend '* S' VVILL[...]VS[.]ACI'; supplied with an impression.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 2276
Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix of William
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£75 (EUR 87; USD 101) +BP*
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Medieval Lead Seal Matrix Blank Group
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising two masters for the production of blank seals, one a vesica-shaped piece with fleur-de-lys motif, the other a disc with similar motif and casting lug. 35.3 grams total, 31-32 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. -
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix Collection
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Comprising discoid and vesica-shaped examples; legends include '+ SV.SIMOIS. P.WILEL[M]I', ':S'HAMONIV[.]RICI', 'S' WILMI WILLMI', '*S'IOHISP'I[.]ICI', each supplied with an impression. 50 grams total, 26-33 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. -
Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring
1200-1400 A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a plain wire loop, soldered bezel with lap joint at either side; bezel filled with off-white paste (possibly the adhesive for a gemstone setting); some gilding close to the bezel. 1.12 grams, 24.17 mm overall, 19.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK, in 2013; handed in as Treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2013 T754, subsequently disclaimed and returned to the finder. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.IOW-0FB135.
