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LOT 1736
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Christine Daughter of Bene
13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (8.26 grams, 31 mm).
Vesica-shaped with loop to the reverse; obverse with a legend 'S' CRISTIM FIL BENE' for 'seal of Christine daughter of Bene(?)'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Paul Moore, West Sussex, UK, 1990s.
Accompanied by an old laminated dealer's ticket.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1736
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Christine Daughter of Bene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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A substantial London type VI key of the lozenge bow circle type, with lozenge-shaped terminal with four circular drilled holes, one near each corner; small circular, hollow protrusion at its furthest end and a slightly raised collar at the top of the stem; the stem sub-circular and with a large rectangular indented bit with linear depression running along its longest edge, bisected by two smaller depressions; a further depression in its short, upper edge. 65 grams, 10 cm
Found near Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK, circa 2005. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Circa 1280-1350 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Lozenge-shaped with suspension loop above, the upper face with a raised motif of a butterfly with outstretched wings. 7.2 grams, 40 mm
Found Great and Little Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-8EF95E. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The butterfly has been linked to Audley family who owned land in Essex. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Teardrop Bezel
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a D-section hoop with applied teardrop-shaped bezel bearing stylised heart motifs. 7.17 grams, 24.92 mm overall, 19.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
