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LOT 2227
Very Large Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix of Augustus of Lincoln
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (33.1 grams, 37.6 mm).
With pierced trefoil finial; motif with central tondo and frond motif, inner ring with Lombardic script legend '[..]etra' and outer ring with 'S' Augutus Lincolnie' (seal of Augustus of Lincoln'); supplied with an impression.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
'Augutus' is a copying error for 'Augustus'
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LOT 2227
Very Large Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix of Augustus of Lincoln
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£125 (EUR 145; USD 169) +BP*
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Medieval Gold Ring with Sapphire and Inscription
Western Europe, circa 13th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Slender hoop with biconical bezel and inset sapphire cabochon; enigmatic incised legend to hoop 'IAS[.]NV NAIA NV[.]VM / IAS[.]VI . V . IAIA. IONV.' 1.45 grams, 24.03 mm overall, 17.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13420-259793.
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Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant and Hanger
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: D-section hanger with hole at each end for attachment, hinge knuckles to middle of lower edge; pendant disc with pierced lug, central heater shield with cross pattee, abraded legend to the border. 8.5 grams total, 27-33 mm
From an old English collection formed since 1960. -
Large Medieval Bronze Strap End with Double-Headed Dragon
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
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Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
