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LOT 1946
Medieval to Stuart Seal Matrix Collection
14TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 in. (17 grams total, 16-26 mm).
Comprising: a chessman seal matrix with 'I' flanked by two branches; a chessman seal matrix with a cockerel-type bird walking surrounded by the common Anglo-Norman legend PRIVE SV (I am private); a conical seal matrix with loop above, underside formed as four-leaved plant, possibly paris quadrifolia (truelove). [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching in Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Star Motif
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With circular hoop, flat discoid bezel with four pointed star motif. 3.88 grams, 22.67 mm overall, 19.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with chamfered border. 0.61 grams, 18 mm
Found near Feltwell, Norfolk, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Priest's Laver Holy Water Pouring Vessel Spout Collection
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Each with stylised detailing, mouth closed around a round-section spout, curved round-section neck with section cut away for attachment. 359 grams total, 54-91 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
A priest's laver was a large ceremonial basin used for ritual ablutions.
