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LOT 1797
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix Collection
14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 1/8 in. (36.93 grams total, 26-29 mm).
Each with a loop to the reverse, central rosette and surrounding legend to the rim. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Medieval Bronze Buckle Collection
14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including double-loop, hinged, scrolled and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 524 grams total, buckles: 2.4-10 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 15th-18th centuries A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. 148 grams total, 52-62 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Fire steels were used to generate a spark from a 'strike-a-light' (a piece of flint or pyrite). The spark was directed into a tinder box containing a dry, flammable material such as charred linen until a flame was kindled. -
Medieval Bronze Purse Bar Group
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Including one with elongated suspension loop, one with central bulb and lateral pierced flanges. 102 grams total, 10.5-16 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
