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LOT 1756
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Roberti Marinissni
13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (16.6 grams, 38 mm).
Vesica-shaped with strap and loop to reverse; central field with incuse fleur-de-lys, border with legend 'S* ROBERTI MARINISSNI'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Paul Moore, 1990s.
Accompanied by a laminated Paul Moore identification card.
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'The Somersham' Medieval Inscribed Silver-Gilt Scroll Mount or Badge
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Scroll-shaped mount with canted ends, mounting lugs to reverse; obverse with two incuse panels, each with a line of reserved text: '+MTN V/EIRT R' – not obviously meaningful, though 'VEIRT' is an acceptable Anglo-Norman spelling for mod.Fr. verité, ‘truth’. 3.69 grams, 32 mm
Found Somersham, Suffolk, UK, declared as treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2022T849 and subsequently disclaimed by the Crown. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-B47EF7. Accompanied by a copy of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Treasure Act receipt dated 9 September 2022. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum explaining that the Crown's interest in the object has been disclaimed. -
Medieval Bronze Saint Christopher Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Modelled in the half-round nimbate figure on a baseline; attachment loop to reverse. 3.63 grams, 31 mm
From a private Merseyside, UK, collection; formed since circa 2000. -
'The Harrietsham' Medieval Gold and Gem Set Ring
Southern England, 1300-1400 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Comprising a narrow shank and cup bezel with inset garnet cabochon; straightened. 1.37 grams, 22.77 mm overall, 17.26 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, UK, on 5th April 2024; declared as Treasure and susiquently disclaimed with Treasure Reference no.2024 T639. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SUSS-EDF83D. Accompanied by a copy of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport's Treasure receipt dated 4th June 2024. Accompanied by a receipt, and disclaim letter, both from Mid Kent and Medway Coroner's Service.
The Portable Antiquities Scheme states: 'This is a find of note and has been designated: Include in MedArch.'
