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LOT 1651
Medieval Lead Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Robert Goodman
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (16 grams, 39 mm).
With quatrefoil and saltire pommee to the centre, Lombardic legend 'S' ROBERI . [DE] . GODEMAN' (seal of Robert Goodman); loop to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1651
Medieval Lead Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Robert Goodman
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Medieval and Later Bronze Key Collection
15th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Mixed group including casket keys and a large door key with warded bit and balustered shank. 82 grams total, 3-11.6 cm
Found near York, UK. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Horseman
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With facetted shoulders, octagonal bezel with incuse image of a horseman on a rearing mount, objects in the field. 6.60 grams, 24.94 mm overall, 21.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Medieval Printed Paper Bible Page by Johann Grüninger
Printed 1492 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Page of a rag-paper bible with text printed in two columns with marginal notes to both sides; portion of Apocalipsis (Revelations); printed in Strasbourg by Johann Grüninger with commentary by Nicholas de Lyra. 5.67 grams, 22.5 x 32.6 cm
Ex Cummings collection, UK, 1990s.
Johannes Grüninger (1455-1533) was a prolific German printer active from 1482 to 1533 who printed up to 80 books a year in Latin and in German, as well as wall-maps. His bible was issued in two volumes, which allowed it be produced on smaller pages than for most standard editions.
