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LOT 1364
Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet Cabochon
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (0.71 grams, 19.14 mm overall, 15.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)).
A gold ring with slender round-section hoop and circular cell set with a polished garnet cabochon.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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English Medieval Silver Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Tailor Roger Simion
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A silver vesica-shaped seal matrix with strap and pierced lug to the reverse; incuse motif of a pair of shears between two small fleurs-de-lys; Lombardic script legend within borders '* S' ROGER · SIMION' (seal of Roger Simion). 14.4 grams, 33 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Matrix Collection catalogue no.0310. 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.
The shears in the design may indicate that Roger was a tailor. -
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
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Medieval Seal Ring
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A copper-alloy seal ring with discoid plaque engraved with a blundered legend, seemingly 'IC[ ]VVVI'. 4.08 grams, 20.91 mm overall, 18.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman.
