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LOT 1894
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix
13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (8.65 grams, 33 mm).
Vesica-shaped with central frond motif, legend to the border 'S’ IVLIANE FIL ELYARPN' for 'seal of Julian(a) son/daughter of Elyarp(-)n'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Late Medieval Period Gold Signet Ring with Arabic Inscription
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Comprising a narrow hoop with waisted shoulders, incised detailing, knop to the underside; ellipsoid plaque with central raised panel surrounded by pellets and with incised inscription. 6.02 grams, 26.04 mm overall, 19.73 x 18.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
From an old French collection believed to have been formed in the 1960s. Acquired privately as part of a collection in the early 1990s. -
Medieval and Tudor 'Published' Bronze Clothes Fastener Collection
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including hooked tags, trefoil rosette hooks, slotted tags and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series and Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840. 54.6 grams total, 20-54 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
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Medieval and Later Artefact Group
14th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including a winder key, belt buckles, Jew's harp and other items. 133 grams total, 19-53 mm
Private collection, Buckinghamshire, UK; formed in the 1980s. Property of a Scottish collector, acquired in 2013.
Three buckles from this set can be dated to the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries A.D. Very often the pin of these buckles was made of brass, and some were used for the sword's or sabre's baldric, positioned across the right shoulder of the body.
