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LOT 1298
Medieval Tumbrel Coin Balance Scales
CIRCA 12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (13.3 grams total, 70 mm each).
A copper-alloy tumbrel or coin balance with tongue-shaped platforms; one shelf with two steps for balancing two coins, the other with three steps for balancing three coins. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEssex gallery, early 2000s.
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French Medieval Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Radalph de Saint Dionisi
Circa 14th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
A bronze vesica seal matrix with vertical strap and pierced lug to the reverse; field with pelletted border enclosing an incuse frond with addorsed birds perching at sides; border with pointillé edges enclosing Lombardic script legend "+ S' RADALPHI DE SCO DIONISIO CLICI" (seal of Randolph, cleric of St. Denis). 11.2 grams, 34 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Acquired Libert, October 2008, lot 60. Matrix Collection catalogue no.2517. 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.
The abbreviation 'CLICI' stands for 'clerici' (of a cleric); 'SCO' for 'Sancto' (saint). The church of St. Denis, Paris, is the resting place of many French royalty. -
European Medieval Silver Crusader Type 'Sigillum Secreti' Seal Matrix
13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
A silver seal matrix, discoid with remains of a loop(?) to the reverse; central incuse fleur-de-lys motif with radiating bars to the shoulders; border with incuse Lombardic script legend '+ SIGILLVM : SECRETI' (for seal of a secret). 2.2 grams, 17 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. with Lockdales, Ipswich, 23 March 2003, lot 533. Matrix Collection catalogue no.3949. 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 Lockdales invoice. -
Large Medieval 'Thames' Pilgrim's Badge Collection
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
A mixed group of lead-alloy pilgrim's badge fragments comprising: a standing figure beside the nave of a church; a facing mask with curly hair; a profile figure with hands raised to the chin in prayer; a pin with discoid plate, facing mask within a beaded border (perhaps John the Baptist). 7.5 grams total, 16-25 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
