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LOT 2303
Medieval 'Published' Iron Barrel Lock and Key Group
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 4 1/8 in. (325 grams total, 4.9-10.6 cm).
The lock heater-shaped in section with a separate sliding mechanism, key with voided shank. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.66-70, C14.5-11.
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LOT 2303
Medieval 'Published' Iron Barrel Lock and Key Group
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Medieval Gold Bishop’s Ring with Sapphire and Satellite Gemstones
Western Europe, 12th-13th century A.D.Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £4,000
Of episcopal type, centred by a square cabochon sapphire in a closed-back collet, four smaller collet settings arranged around the central setting set with emerald and amethyst cabochons, the bezel supported by a narrow flat-section hoop. 1.94 grams, 22.42 mm overall, 19.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13501-263469.
Finger rings with a principal stone and subsidiary settings in separate collets came into use in the early 13th century, and this form of simple low collar continued in use to the 15th century. -
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Roger Son of John
Circa 1200-1350 A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Pointed oval seal matrix with a central alpha(?) motif and a plain line border, surrounded by an inscription reading '+S'ROGAR FI IOHI' for 'seal of Roger son of John', the reverse with a raised rib terminating in a D-shaped lug, on either side of the rib an outward-facing crescent flanked by pellets; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 14.9 grams, 32 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Snargate, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-FB7187. -
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix of Avice Daughter of Aelbel
Circa 1200-1300 A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Pointed oval seal matrix with a pierced lug on the reverse; on the obverse, a central eight-rayed star with alternating long and short rays, the legend divided from the design by a thin line, surrounding inscription reading '+S'AVICIE F AELBEL' for 'seal of Avice, daughter of Aelbel'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 10.98 grams, 29 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Brookland, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-D8D01B.
Pointed oval seal matrices of this period frequently give the names of women or priests.
