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LOT 1721
Medieval 'East Anglia' Bronze Seal Matrix with Grotesque
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.2 grams, 25 mm).
Chessman-type matrix with central motif of a grotesque surrounded by the legend '+IE SV...' [‘I am’ – but also ‘Jesus’]. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector in East Anglia, UK.
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LOT 1721
Medieval 'East Anglia' Bronze Seal Matrix with Grotesque
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Medieval Bronze Dragon Belt Fitting
15th-16th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £85
Rectangular block with two curved bars and dragon-head finials, the block with incised square and five roundels, similar forming the eyes; fastener for a sword-belt. 49 grams, 53 mm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Axehead
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With slightly flared blade, straight cutting edge, D-section socket with recess to the upper edge at the rear. 934 grams, 16.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
