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LOT 1301
Medieval 'Thames' Artefact Collection
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3 3/4 in. (7.6 grams total, 15-95 mm).
A group of four metallic artefacts including a bell (minus clanger), small scoop with twisted neck and needles of different types. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
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Medieval and Other Ring Collection
Mainly 12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A mixed group of finger rings comprising various shapes and sizes, bezels with plain, geometric and floral designs. 46 grams total, 21-26 mm
Fine condition.
European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s. -
Medieval Cupid Statuette and Key Group
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A bronze group comprising: a bronze figure of Amor or Cupid with wings spread and arms extended; a key with lozengiform bow and hooked bit. 52 grams total, 48-56 mm
Found Cambridgeshire, UK, 2022. -
Large Italian Medieval Round Seal Matrix with Tree for Consulate d'Alio
14th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
A bronze discoid seal matrix with strap and pierced lug to the reverse; central incuse motif of an uprooted tree; border with poinitllé edges and incuse text "+ S' DEL COSOLAT DALIO :' (seal of the consulate of Alio); Italian workmanship. 13.5 grams, 28 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Ex Du Cogner Archives, published 1940, no.12. Matrix Collection catalogue no.1112. 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 relevant catalogue and title pages from: Chappee, J., Archives Du Cogner, Le Mans, 1940.
