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LOT 1379
Medieval Bulbous Thimble
11TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (20.5 grams, 27 mm).
An unusual copper-alloy thimble of bulbous form, with dimples to the upper body. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired early 2000s.
Property of a Birmingham, UK, collector.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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Romanesque Lion Mount
11th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A mount in the form of a lion laying stretched out with its chin resting between its forepaws, stylised detailing to the face, mouth, mane and tail; pierced through the tail for attachment; two pierced suspension lugs to reverse. 20 grams, 42 mm
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Birmingham, UK, collector. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Romantic French Medieval Vesica-Shaped 'Love Conquers Everything' Seal Matrix
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
A bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with vertical strap and loop to the reverse; incuse motif of a bush and two perching birds, probably representing doves; legend to the edge within pointillé borders '* AMOR VINCIT OMNIA :·' (love conquers all). 13.2 grams, 35 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Acquired Libert, October 2008, lot 269. Matrix Collection catalogue no.2540. Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012. Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes.
Birds, especially doves, have long been associated with romance and love. -
Medieval 'Thames' Virgin and Child Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A complete openwork lead pilgrim's badge depicting the Virgin and Child in a crescent moon; pin to reverse. 2.73 grams, 24 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
