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LOT 2257
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Pendant with Mary and Calvary Scene
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (4.1 grams, 19 mm).
Discoid bifacial pendant (loop absent) with low-relief images; obverse: crowned Mary and infant Jesus on a throne; reverse: Calvary scene with Mary and Mary Magdalene flanking Corpus Christi. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
LiteratureCf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, item 42, for type.
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LOT 2257
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Pendant with Mary and Calvary Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Medieval Silver Seal Matrix for the Rector of Swainsthorpe Magna
Early 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
An ellipsoid seal matrix with a strap to the reverse; incuse motif of crowned Mary seated on a throne with infant Jesus; legend to the edge within pelletted borders '*hERVIV’ ECC[’]E SWINThORPE’ MA’ (Harvey, rector of the church of Great Swainsthorpe); inked accession(?) number '1036' to verso with later loop. 5.29 grams, 24 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Found near the site of the church of Saint Mary in October 2002. Recorded with Norwich Castle Museum, retained for consideration as Treasure and subsequently returned to the finder. Matrix Collection catalogue no.1036. Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012. Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes. Accompanied by a copy of Norwich Castle Museum record slip no.9724 SWAINSTHORPE (G. Linton m/d Oct 02). This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11655-198742.
The village of Swainsthorpe is situated in Norfolk, some few miles to the south of Norwich and once boasted two churches (one now ruined). Recorded and assessed by the Secretary of State’s Expert Adviser as an object of cultural interest. The RCEWA reviewed an export application and determined that it meets the third Waverley criterion, making it currently non-exportable. -
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 Bronze Earscoop Toilet Pendant
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With spiked and twisted shank and shallow bowl. 0.68 grams, 54 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
