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LOT 2171
Medieval Lead Vesica-Shaped Personal Seal Matrix of a Wife
YORKSHIRE, CIRCA 13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (24 grams, 47 mm).
Scaphoid in plan with loop to one end; central motif of a fish with lateral fins; border with legend '+ S’AVICIE VXOR’ IOH’ ME' [seal of Avice (a common Anglo-Norman female name) wife of John the …..]. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Yorkshire, UK.
Acquired on the UK art market from the 1990s.
From the private collection of a Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2171
Medieval Lead Vesica-Shaped Personal Seal Matrix of a Wife
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Glass Cabochon
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With hatching to the outer face, openwork strapping to each shoulder supporting a discoid bezel with inset glass cabochon. 3.70 grams, 27.31 mm overall, 19.54 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
From an old English collection, Bournemouth, UK. Ex Parthenon Gallery, London, UK, 2001. Property of a North London, UK, private collector. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Cross with Square Borders
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Lozengiform body with fret detailing, five bosses (for the five wounds of Christ); stud to reverse. 5.90 grams, 26 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge of Saint George Slaying the Dragon
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Low-relief openwork design with supine dragon trampled by the hooves of a destrier, with rider's leg and saddle, spear piercing the dragon's neck. 3.32 grams, 42 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
Saint George and the Dragon pendants are seen as a symbol of protection and courage, representing the triumph of good over evil. Wearing it is believed to offer spiritual strength and serve as a reminder of faith in overcoming challenges.
