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LOT 1283
Medieval 'Thames' Secular Badge Collection
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 in. (6.6 grams total, 20-24 mm).
A mixed group of lead-alloy badges and fragments comprising; a ring with facing mask to the centre, enigmatic legend 'DSMLAOCNA'; a hatched panel with frond emerging from the upper edge; a phallus; a crossbow with stirrup. [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 'Thames' Artefact Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A group of four metallic artefacts including a bell (minus clanger), small scoop with twisted neck and needles of different types. 7.6 grams total, 15-95 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Medieval and Other Lead Artefact Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £85
A mixed group of lead artefacts mainly comprising spindle whorls, bag seals, seals and weights. 1.35 kg total, 13-41 mm
Found Wiltshire, Suffolk, Tyne and Wear, UK. -
Medieval Large Key Group
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
A mixed group of iron door keys comprising: one with solid shank, lozengiform bow, rectangular bit with elaborate piercings and three wards; one with hollow shank, circular bow, long rectangular pierced bit and two long wards; one with solid shank, ellipsoid bow, rectangular pierced bit and three wards. 126 grams total, 10.5-13.6 cm
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.