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LOT 1624
Medieval Clement V Papal Lead Bulla Seal
1305-1314 A.D.
1 1/2 in. (42 grams, 38 mm).
Obverse: 'CLE / MENS / PP . V' (Pastor Pastorum or shepherd of shepherds) over three lines; reverse: the facing and nimbate heads of saints Peter and Paul, possible crozier between, beneath 'SPASPE' (St. Peter and St. Paul). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
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Leather Bound Illuminated Manuscript
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Codex of vellum pages bound within leather covers with securing straps; each page with a block of ten lines of Coptic black-ink text in Greek letters with red highlighting; probably from Egypt. 296 grams, 11 x 8.5 cm
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Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Hanger
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Of square form, depicting a lion within a circular border with fleurs at angles and suspension loop; suspended from a similarly shaped and proportioned hanger depicting the same lion design with hinge; all gilded across the faces. 9 grams, 56 mm
Found Norfolk before 1990. Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Raised Bezel
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Plain D-sectioned hoop with round raised bezel. 2.33 grams, 21.20 mm overall, 18.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Found Sedgemoor, Somerset, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.SOM-01346D. Disclaimed under the Treasure Act with Treasure reference no.2017 T506.
