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LOT 0377
Medieval Silver Seal Matrix for the Rector of Swainsthorpe Magna
EARLY 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.29 grams, 24 mm).
An ellipsoid seal matrix with a strap to the reverse; incuse motif of crowned Mary seated on a throne with infant Jesus; legend to the edge within pelletted borders '*hERVIV’ ECC[’]E SWINThORPE’ MA’ (Harvey, rector of the church of Great Swainsthorpe); inked accession(?) number '1036' to verso with later loop.
ProvenanceThe Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.
Found near the site of the church of Saint Mary in October 2002.
Recorded with Norwich Castle Museum, retained for consideration as Treasure and subsequently returned to the finder.
Matrix Collection catalogue no.1036.
Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.
Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes.
Accompanied by a copy of Norwich Castle Museum record slip no.9724 SWAINSTHORPE (G. Linton m/d Oct 02).
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11655-198742.
The village of Swainsthorpe is situated in Norfolk, some few miles to the south of Norwich and once boasted two churches (one now ruined).
Recorded and assessed by the Secretary of State’s Expert Adviser as an object of cultural interest. The RCEWA reviewed an export application and determined that it meets the third Waverley criterion, making it currently non-exportable.
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LOT 0377
Medieval Silver Seal Matrix for the Rector of Swainsthorpe Magna
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
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Medieval 'Our Lady of the Flames' Limestone Figural Scene
15th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £845
Carved in the half-round frieze fragment or devotional sculpture of the Madonna del Fuoco, facing female in wimple and long robe with her right arm bent forward, left arm extended above a child gripping the folds of her robe; billowing flames surrounding the pair; mounted on a custom-made stand. 10.55 kg total, 37.7 cm including stand
Acquired Lukas Pearsie, Suffolk, 2012. Property of a Kent collector. From the N.J. collection, Leicester, UK.
One version of the legend of 'Our Lady of the Flames' concerns an image of Mary and the Infant Jesus which was saved from a house-fire at Forli, near Ravenna, Italy by a miraculous intervention. The icon burst out of the wall of the blazing house to the astonishment of the locals, who reported it to the church authorities and it was subsequently accepted by a papal legate as a miracle. The legend was propagated in an early Italian printed book by Giuliano Bezzi called "Il Fuoco Trionfante" (The Triumphant Fire) printed in 1637. The events are said to have taken place around 1420 A.D. -
Medieval Pewter Saint Edward the Confessor's Crown Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Formed as an ellipsoid base with three triangular spikes above. 1.5 grams, 15 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Rampant Heraldic Lion
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With median recess to each shoulder, discoid bezel with incuse lion rampant; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.58 grams, 22.44 mm overall, 19.59 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
From an old English collection, Bournemouth, UK. Ex Parthenon Gallery, London, UK, 2001. Property of a North London, UK, private collector.
