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LOT 2226
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of John Son of Robert
CIRCA 1200-1300 A.D.
1 1/8 in. (13.5 grams, 28 mm).
The majority of a seal matrix with a stylised fleur-de-lis within a pointed oval on the obverse, surrounded by an inscription reading 'SIGIL' [...]hI' F' ROB :' for 'seal of [John] son of Robert', the O and B ligated, remains of a lug on the reverse and an inked collector's note; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound 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-C1ECD3.
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LOT 2226
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of John Son of Robert
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 Bronze Thimble Collection
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Opening Bid: £5
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Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Monogram and Inscription
Circa 14th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Comprising: faceted shank with median bulb and piercing; upper face with merchant's mark or monogram; lower face with similar in a circular border with legend 'pietet + Groudib' with fronds. 25.1 grams, 26 mm
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. -
Medieval Bronze Ring Bezel Group
1400-1600 A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Lydd, Kent, UK; one with a PAS report. 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-B5C4CA.
