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LOT 1363
Medieval Knife with Bronze Pommel and Veiled Figure
CIRCA 1500 A.D.
5 1/2 in. (16.9 grams, 14 cm long).
A scale tanged knife with iron blade and single cutting edge, wooden scales, bronze pommel incised with a veiled figure facing left to both faces, with stylised detailing to their garments.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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LOT 1363
Medieval Knife with Bronze Pommel and Veiled Figure
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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English Medieval Silver Seal Matrix for Harvey, Rector of the Church of Swainsthorpe Magna
Early 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
A silver ellipsoid seal matrix with strap to the reverse; incuse motif of crowned Mary seated on a throne with infant Jesus; legend to the edge within pelletted borders '* hErVIV' ECCE RECT' SWINTHORPE'MA' (Harvey, rector of Great Swainsthorpe); later replacement loop to verso. 5.29 grams, 24 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Found near the site of the church of Saint Mary in October 2002. Recorded with Norwich Castle Museum, retained for consideration as Treasure and subsequently returned to the finder. Matrix Collection catalogue no.1036. 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. Accompanied by a copy of Norwich Castle Museum record slip no.9724 SWAINSTHORPE (G. Linton m/d Oct 02). This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11655-198742
The village of Swainsthorpe is situated in Norfolk, some few miles to the south of Norwich and once boasted two churches (one now ruined). -
Large French Medieval Round 'Wild Bull of Cumis' Seal Matrix
Early 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
A substantial bronze discoid seal matrix with strap and loop to the reverse; central incuse motif of a bull passant gardant with war hammer below, border with pointillé edges and enigmatic Lombardic script legend '·+· S' FERA bOVIS D'CVMIS' (seal of the wild bull of Cumis). 20.5 grams 32 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Matrix Collection catalogue no.1111. Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012. -
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Ring with Hand on Quatrefoil Bezel with Annulets
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A pewter ring composed of a slender, convex hoop and quatrefoil bezel, displaying a raised annulet to each arm and hand extended right; repaired. 1.85 grams, 22.27 mm overall, 19.33 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
