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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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English Medieval Heraldic Chessman Type Tax Collector's Seal Matrix for Customs Duty on Cloth
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
A bronze chessman-type seal matrix with pierced trefoil finial; hatched field with reserved heater shield bearing a Lombardic capital 'G', band to the rim with incuse legend "* S' : CVSTVME : PANNORVM:". 28.1 grams, 37 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Found Romney Marsh, Kent, UK, on Monday 1st December 2008 by Graham Collard. Matrix Collection catalogue no.4604. 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 the UK Detector Finds Database record entry no.16201.
The seal relates to the payment of duty (custume) on imported cloth, and was presumably used by a customs official. -
Large Flemish Medieval 'lieu en sce peueu et gherzte' Seal Matrix
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
A substantial bronze seal matrix with pierced tongue-shaped handle, incuse star close to the rim for alignment of the design; central heraldic heater shield with stylised wreath surrounding; design of a vertical bar with forked upper finial flanked by two cinquefoils; border with incuse edges and incuse 'lieu en sce peueu et gherzte' or similar slightly enigmatic inscription, possibly relating to a location in the Netherlands; with collector number '2563' on back of disc. 32.11 grams, 31 mm wide
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Acquired Libert, October 2008, lot 65. Matrix Collection catalogue no.2563. 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. -
Medieval Bishop's Gold Stirrup Ring
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
A slender gold stirrup ring set with a polished pink amethyst cabochon. 1.69 grams, 24.28 mm overall, 19.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
Acquired London Coin Fair, 1998. Property of a Kent gentleman.
