Medieval 'Thames' Leather Shoe Fragment Collection

A copper-alloy ring composed of a slender hoop with shaped shoulders, the discoid bezel engraved with a single cell building with pitched roof, a winged figure or animal standing within, with simple geometric forms to the shoulders. 5.23 grams, 25.30 mm overall, 21.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)



Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.

A silver ellipsoid seal matrix with strap to the reverse; incuse motif of crowned Mary seated on a throne with infant Jesus; legend to the edge within pelletted borders '* hErVIV' ECCE RECT' SWINTHORPE'MA' (Harvey, rector of Great Swainsthorpe); later replacement loop to verso. 5.29 grams, 24 mm



The 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).

A pendant composed of a rectangular gold frame with rounded corners and suspension loop, with polished garnet insert. 0.35 grams, 9 mm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.