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LOT 1364
Medieval Gold Pendant with Carnelian Cabochon
CIRCA 12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.49 grams, 11 mm).
With a rectangular collar setting, the stone polished on both sides.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix with Falcon
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With central falcon on the wrist with its jesses hanging down, linear border and legend 'FRANGE LEGE TEGE' (BREAK (the seal), READ (the contents of the letter), CONCEAL (the contents)); strap and loop to the reverse. 8.7 grams, 30 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
The legend is a functional instruction - commonly found on seals. -
Medieval 'Thames' Bifacial Pewter Squirrel Pin
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Dress pin with squirrel holding an acorn modelled in the round. 1.64 grams, 54 mm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa 1984. Property of an Essex collector. -
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Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Henry of Thorp
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With central St. Michael slaying the dragon with cross-topped lance motif motif, pelletted border and legend '+ S' HENRICI DE THOR[P]' (seal of Henry of Thorp); strap and loop to the reverse. 12.4 grams, 32 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
The placename may be Thorpe Market, Norfolk.
