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LOT 2162
Medieval Silver Ring with Niello
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (2.29 grams, 17.23 mm overall, 14.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.30, Japan 4)).
Flat-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, X-motifs on the shoulders, raised bezel divided into two sections, each side with a chevron motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Medieval Bronze Pilgrim's Pendant
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Openwork plaque with looped 'W' motif. 2.76 grams, 27 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Lead Votive Seal Matrix with Hand
14th-15th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Discoid in plan with lug to reverse; central motif of an open hand with legend to the border '* WALTER LE CHAPMAN [Walter the chapman]. 9.75 grams, 26.8 mm
From the late Peter Hooper pewter and lead collection, who was a guest lecturer at West Dean College and was a longtime member of the Pewter Society who contributed to the Pewter Society Magazine.
Because such surnames were still meaningfully ‘occupational’ at this period, and ‘chapman’ means ‘(small-scale) seller/tradesman’, it may well be that Walter made his living from selling gloves. -
Medieval 'Thames' Lead Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Robert
Circa 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Scaphoid in plan with chamfered rim to rear and lug (unpierced); central eagle motif and legend to the border '* S ROBTI . DE MOR' (seal of Robert of Mor[..]). 9.82 grams, 30.5 mm
Found Thames, UK. From the pewter and lead collection of the late Peter Hooper, who was a guest lecturer at West Dean College and a longtime member of the Pewter Society who contributed to the Pewter Society Magazine.
