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LOT 1578
Medieval Gold and Garnet Teardrop Pendant
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.81 grams, 16 mm).
The gold setting displaying a polished garnet cabochon; four loops to the circumference.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Large Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Scene Showing Robed Figures
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
With facetted stem and pierced pentagonal finial, incised orientation cross to top face; circular die with outer rim bearing enigmatic legend; standing robed figure with one hand extended towards a kneeling hooded figure. 15.5 grams, 25.3 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Hampshire, UK gentleman. -
Large Medieval Personal Lead Seal Matrix of Thomas Wersgurd
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Circular in plan with remains of suspension loop, the thick flan bearing a design composed of a central standing bird looking backwards and raising one wing, surrounding Latin legend '+ SIGILL ThOME DA VVERSGVRD' or, 'Seal of Thomas Wersgurd'; accompanied by an impression. 35.2 grams, 42 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-40C486. -
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14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising small scythes and knife blades of various types. 1.75 kg total, 11-24 cm
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A variety of 14th and 15th century forms of knives are represented here including several with stepped backs. In the 14th century the blades of the knives became to be longer and thinner and frequently marked.
