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LOT 1394
Medieval Casket Key Group
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 5/8 in. (80 grams total, 25-42 mm).
A mixed group of bronze casket keys, including barrel and other types. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk.
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Medieval and Other Ring Collection
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A mixed group of bronze finger rings, each with an ornamental or engraved bezel, including examples with crosses. 39.8 grams total, 18-27 mm
Fine condition.
European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s. -
Medieval and later Mount Group
14th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A mixed group of bronze mounts and appliqués of various kinds. 166 grams total, 12-64 mm
Found Suffolk. -
English Medieval Silver Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Tailor Roger Simion
Circa 1290-1340 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £819
A silver vesica-shaped seal matrix with strap and pierced lug to the reverse; incuse motif of a pair of shears between two small fleurs-de-lys; Lombardic script legend within borders '* S' ROGER · SIMION' (seal of Roger Simion). 14.4 grams, 33 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Matrix Collection catalogue no.0310. 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.
The shears in the design may indicate that Roger was a tailor.
