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LOT 0428
Medieval Philip Augustus Vellum Psalter Folio
13TH CENTURY A.D.
9 1/8 x 6 1/2 in. (5.41 grams, 23.3 x 16.7 cm).
With 21 lines of bastarda script text in black with blue versals and gold leaf detailing, red and blue decorative blocking, vertical bar with beast-head finial to margin; drypoint ruling visible.
ProvenanceFrom an important collection of Christian artefacts formed by a London gentleman, 1970s-1980s.
From the private collection of Mr David Barker, London, UK; thence by descent.
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Long-bone from a large animal trimmed to a narrow triangular blade for use in weaving. 147 grams, 34.2 cm
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Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix of John Neiruit, Judge Serving in King John's Court
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With oval body and suspension loop to the base, central device a running stag, bearing a legend reading '* S'Iohannis Neirnvt' for 'seal of John Neirnuit' of the the royal council. 9.34 grams, 33 mm
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Medieval Bronze Decorated Ring
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
With chevrons to the shoulders and four ring-and-dot motifs to the raised bezel. 6.15 grams, 22.06 mm overall, 17.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2 , USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
From the late Alison Barker collection, 1970-1990.
