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LOT 1344
Medieval Seal Ring
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (4.08 grams, 20.91 mm overall, 18.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
A copper-alloy seal ring with discoid plaque engraved with a blundered legend, seemingly 'IC[ ]VVVI'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
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Medieval Handled Jug
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A coarse ceramic jug with squat body, broad shoulder, tall mouth pinched to form a pouring lip, thick strap handle to the rear, two shallow circumferential incised bands. 936 grams, 19 cm high
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Medieval Gold Strap End
15th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
A gold strap end with rectangular-section hollow-form body and two rivets to one edge. 2.49 grams, 22 mm
Very fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Large French Medieval Round 'Wild Bull of Cumis' Seal Matrix
Early 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
A substantial bronze discoid seal matrix with strap and loop to the reverse; central incuse motif of a bull passant gardant with war hammer below, border with pointillé edges and enigmatic Lombardic script legend '·+· S' FERA bOVIS D'CVMIS' (seal of the wild bull of Cumis). 20.5 grams 32 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Matrix Collection catalogue no.1111. Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.
