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LOT 1319
Medieval 'Thames' Round Seal Matrix for Thome Coyner, a Farrier
CIRCA 14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.06 grams, 25 mm).
A bronze discoid seal matrix with strap and loop to the reverse; central image of a large hammer and a horseshoe, outer band with incuse legend ': ThOME : COYNER *' and leaves to fill the space. [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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LOT 1319
Medieval 'Thames' Round Seal Matrix for Thome Coyner, a Farrier
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
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Medieval Decorated Bone Artefact
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A bone item, likely the hilt of a knife, composed of a slightly tapering cuboid body with a thin piece of bone sandwiched between the two halves, one face ornamented with ring-and-dot motifs along the length of the body, crosses formed at regular intervals, one face with diagonal hatching, one face with columns composed of ring-and-dot motifs, one face with vertical hatching. 19.77 grams, 70 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Private collection of the late Alison Barker, a retired London barrister.
The careful repairs in antiquity suggest that this item was greatly treasured by its owner. -
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Medieval and Other Ring Collection
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A mixed group of bronze finger rings, each with an ornamental or engraved bezel, including examples with crosses. 39.8 grams total, 18-27 mm
Fine condition.
European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s. -
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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.
