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LOT 2177
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Avice Daughter of Aelbel
CIRCA 1200-1300 A.D.
1 1/8 in. (10.98 grams, 29 mm).
Pointed oval seal matrix with a pierced lug on the reverse; on the obverse, a central eight-rayed star with alternating long and short rays, the legend divided from the design by a thin line, surrounding inscription reading '+S'AVICIE F AELBEL' for 'seal of Avice, daughter of Aelbel'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector in Brookland, Kent, UK.
Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-D8D01B.
Pointed oval seal matrices of this period frequently give the names of women or priests.
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LOT 2177
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Avice Daughter of Aelbel
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Roundel
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Discoid in plan with plain reverse; incuse blackletter 'eie' legend with fronds and berries. 13.34 grams, 36 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. -
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Robert
Circa 1200-1300 A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Circular seal matrix with remains of a suspension lug on the reverse, the obverse with a six-pointed star or flower at the centre, surrounded by a retrograde legend starting at twelve o'clock and reading '.S'RVB'TI FI'S (I/T)VRIS' for 'seal of Robert/Rupert son of [?]'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 8.61 grams, 25 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-FB0903.
The patronymic on this seal is uncertain; if the first letter is I, then it may be Jarvis/Jervis. -
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Head Finial
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Biconvex in section and discoid in plan with large central void and two lateral convergent holes; two looped arms each with a square panel finial, enamelled field with reserved leaf motif. 20.76 grams, 44 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.
