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LOT 1393
Medieval Iron Artefact Group
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 16 1/4 in. (1.8 kg total, 5-41.4 cm).
Mainly comprising fire steels, sickles, tools and other miscellaneous objects; cleaned and conserved. [35]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Large Medieval Lead Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for John son of Andrew
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
With central floral motif, legend to the border '+ S' IONIS . FIL. ANDREE' (seal of John son of Andrew); raised chevrons to the reverse and lobe for piercing. 12.4 grams, 34 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
The spelling 'Andree' may reflect 'Andreæ' the genitive singular of Andrea, a female name. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Wave Motif
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
D-section hoop, ellipsoid bezel with florid rim, incuse design of addorsed crescents flanking a median line, possibly imitating waves. 7.58 grams, 21.72 mm overall, 17.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2 , USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Medieval Bronze Annular Brooch with Turret
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
White enamel fill, pair of praying hands opposite, with pin intact. 4.02 grams, 33 mm
Acquired before 1990. Ex property of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman. Acquired on the UK art market in 2012. Property of a Kent lady collector.
