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LOT 2196
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Richard
CIRCA 1200-1350 A.D.
1 3/8 in. (18.3 grams, 34 mm).
Vesica-shaped seal matrix with a central eight-pointed star with an extended upright ray, surrounded by a plain border and an inscription reading '+S'RICh'I.DA.RI.' for 'Richard'; the reverse with a shallow rib and a D-shaped suspension lug, and an inked collector's note; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector in Shepway, 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-FB3B75.
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LOT 2196
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Richard
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 Lead Seal Matrix Collection
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Comprising discoid and vesica-shaped examples; legends include '+ SV.SIMOIS. P.WILEL[M]I', ':S'HAMONIV[.]RICI', 'S' WILMI WILLMI', '*S'IOHISP'I[.]ICI', each supplied with an impression. 50 grams total, 26-33 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. -
Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Group
Circa 13th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising three annular brooches: one with a twisted section to the body, one with incised geometric decoration to the obverse, one with raised pellets to the obverse; each with a sword-shaped pin. 11.3 grams total, 16-44 mm
Ex retired East Anglian school teacher, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK, 1960s-1980s. -
Medieval Enamelled Gilt Bronze Mount with Peacocks
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid type with repoussé motif of two peacocks addorsed with their long tails joined at the base framing a vertical stalk with bud at the top; pellets to the rim; pierced close to the centre for attachment. 6.01 grams, 42 mm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
