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LOT 0395
Medieval Marble Sarcophagus Fragment with a Man
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
13 3/8 in. (7.4 kg, 34 cm).
Depicting the head of a mature bearded male against a draped background with swept folds.
ProvenancePrivate collection, England.
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Medieval Knight's Bronze Limoges Buckle Plate with Rampant Lion Fighting a Human-Headed Snake
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Rectangular plaque with two attachment holes and flange to rear, enamel design with rampant lion and figure; additional later rivet head close to one corner. 13.8 grams, 33 mm
Found North Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. -
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Framed Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Thomas Son of Walter
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Discoid in shape with central eight-petalled flower within a roundel, surrounding 'S’ THOME FIL WALTE = SEAL OF THOMAS SON OF WALTER' legend. 95 grams, 12.5 x 12.5 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Medieval Gilt Bronze Annular Brooch Collection
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Comprising a gilt-bronze ring brooch with segmented face to the hoop, and a larger ring brooch with twisted ropework detailing; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 3.6 grams total, 14-20 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
