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LOT 1369
Medieval Dagger Chape
12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (14.44 grams, 49 mm).
A copper-alloy dagger chape of with crescentic opening and knop finial, rectangular and circular voids to one face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1970s.
Important European collection.
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French Medieval Heraldic Chessman Type Seal Matrix for Guillaume de Sautigny
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A bronze chessman-type seal matrix with pierced quatrefoil and pierced lug above with link from the fixing chain; asterisk on the outer edge of the base to align the design; central heraldic heater shield with three stars above a cinquefoil, Lombardic script legend to the border '*DESAVTIGNY * GVILLE' and frond to complete the circle (for Guille[lm] de Sautigny). 15 grams, 41 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Ex Hermann Historica, 14 October 2003, lot 319. Matrix Collection catalogue no.945. 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. Accompanied a copy of a Hermann Historica auction page print out.
In 1502 a nobleman named Jean Courtin IV, squire and lord of Sautigny, married Catherine Cottereau, daughter of Pierre Cottereau, lord of the viscounty of Vaupréau: see M. de Sait Allais Nobiliaire Universel de France, vol. 6, Paris 1874. -
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A discoid lead seal matrix with fixing lug to the reverse, central image of a crescent and Lombardic script legend "+[S]WIN[..]EBERVE". 13.4 grams, 27 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. -
English Medieval Silver Seal Matrix for Harvey, Rector of the Church of Swainsthorpe Magna
Early 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
A silver ellipsoid seal matrix with strap to the reverse; incuse motif of crowned Mary seated on a throne with infant Jesus; legend to the edge within pelletted borders '* hErVIV' ECCE RECT' SWINTHORPE'MA' (Harvey, rector of Great Swainsthorpe); later replacement loop to verso. 5.29 grams, 24 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Found near the site of the church of Saint Mary in October 2002. Recorded with Norwich Castle Museum, retained for consideration as Treasure and subsequently returned to the finder. Matrix Collection catalogue no.1036. 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. Accompanied by a copy of Norwich Castle Museum record slip no.9724 SWAINSTHORPE (G. Linton m/d Oct 02). This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11655-198742
The village of Swainsthorpe is situated in Norfolk, some few miles to the south of Norwich and once boasted two churches (one now ruined).
