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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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LOT 1283
Medieval 'Thames' Secular Badge Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
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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 and Later Lead Artefact Collection
13th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £19
A mixed group of lead artefacts comprising weights, spindle whorls and other items, including a head of Fred Archer, 'best all-round jockey'. 955 grams total, 20-71 mm
Fair condition.
Found Wiltshire, UK. -
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £104
A mixed group of copper-alloy rings of various types and sizes, including examples with polygonal bezels, bezels incised with geometric motifs, tiered bezels, one ring set with a blue glass cabochon, and others. 49.2 grams total, 20-27 mm
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman.
