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LOT 1401
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Spoon
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/8 in. (17.8 grams, 15.5 cm).
With broad, shallow bowl, narrow round-section handle, knop finial. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa mid 1980s.
Property of an Essex collector.
See Jackson, C.J., The Spoon and its History, in Archaeologia, vol.53, for discussion.
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Medieval Bronze Round Seal Matrix for John Monk of Hoxne
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
With central 'Virgin and Child' motif, linear border and legend '+ S' IOH'IS. DE. HO+ON MOCHI' (seal of John of Hoxne, monk); tapering shank, bulb and trefoil loop above. 16.4 grams, 30 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
The place name may refer to Hoton, Leicestershire or more likely Hoxne, Suffolk. -
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Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix with Mary and Child
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With central 'Virgin standing holding child' motif, linear border and legend '+ + AVE MARIA GRA.PLENA. DNS TECV'' (Hail mary full of Grace, the Lord [be] with you); loop to the reverse. 4.2 grams, 26 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Single-Edged Knife
Late 14th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising an inversed cutting edge and a long tang. 173 grams, 32 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
