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LOT 1729

Medieval Lead Artefact Group

CIRCA 12TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

1 - 2 1/8 in. (260 grams total, 24-55 mm).

Comprising: a winged lion head; buttons; seal; possible mount; monogram token; Jesuit pendant; together with other items; including items accompanied by PAS reference numbers. [11, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Berkshire, UK.

Literature

Cf. PAS record ids: BERK-AFIFDS; BERK-118E97; BERK-738912; BERK-AFSEE2; BERK-2227E0; BERK-AC9713; BERK-AF0BF4.

CONDITION

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LOT 1729

Medieval Lead Artefact Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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