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LOT 1858
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix Group
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 3/8 in. (47 grams total, 22-37 mm).
Including disc and vesica types with impressed legends and symbols, the bottom matrix reading 'S’ GVNN’ F’ IOhIS' (seal of Gunnar son of John), possibly of Scandinavian origin based on the first name. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.
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Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for John
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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). 11.6 grams, 29 mm
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s. -
Medieval Silver and Niello Ring Brooch
13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
The hoop formed flat with six bulbs separated by notched bars, each bulb with scrolled tendril or pelletted cross decoration; sturdy pin coiled about the shank. 1.5 grams, 24 mm
Acquired in the 1980s. From the collection of a London antiquarian.
An unusually fine example in silver; the bulk of these brooches are of lead-tin or copper-tin alloy. -
Medieval Hinged Tag
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Tongue-shaped in plan with two hinge knuckles to the upper edge, incised geometric patterns to obverse. 4.2 grams, 23 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
