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LOT 1903
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for John
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (11.6 grams, 29 mm).
Discoid with strap and knop handle to the reverse, obverse with rosette and surrounding Lombardic script legend '*S’ IOhIS FIL BNEDICTI' (seal of John son of Benedict). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.
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Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 11th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. 165 grams total, 55-88 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix of John Neiruit, Judge Serving in King John's Court
13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With oval body and suspension loop to the base, central device a running stag, bearing a legend reading '* S'Iohannis Neirnvt' for 'seal of John Neirnuit' of the the royal council. 9.34 grams, 33 mm
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Circa 11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including openwork belt plate with gilding, beast-head fitting and other items. 34 grams total, 19-42 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
