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LOT 1857
Medieval Romanesque Bronze Lion Belt Mount
12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (6.5 grams, 32 mm).
Comprising a rectangular openwork body with a lion passant guardant with engraved detailing; rivet hole to each corner. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Norfolk, UK.
From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.NMS-6C0DF6.
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LOT 1857
Medieval Romanesque Bronze Lion Belt Mount
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Medieval Lead Seal Matrix for Eustace of Of'far
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Discoid in shape with central eight-petalled flower within a roundel, surrounding '+ S’ EVSTACII DE OF’FAR' seal of Eustace of Of'far legend; accompanied by an impression. 18 grams, 36 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
During the medieval period the use of seals on documents, letters and packages became widespread. Lead was cheap to use and easy to engrave, and from the late 12th until the end of 13th century seals of this type, with very conventional central designs, were important possessions amongst the lower classes.
