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Lot 603
Late Victorian mahogany ladies writing desk having open bookcase top with brass gallery and single shelf, classically inlaid and cross banded fall front with pidgeon holes and two drawers to the interior over a single frieze drawer on turned tapering legs with under shelf. 76 x 45 x 153cm approx. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: A little dry and faded, some stains in places and minor movement in legs.
Lot 307
A complete cast copper-alloy pedestal type impersonal seal matrix dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 17th century. The seal demonstrates a trefoil-shaped perforated suspension lug at its apex that transitions into a rectangular-sectioned handle, the latter flaring into an oval die. The die itself is engraved with the design of a bicapitate (double-headed) Eagle 'displayed'. Preserved well, the handle slightly bent. Height: c. 29mm. Discussion: seals of this form became common during the 17th century in non-elite settings, presumably available for purchase 'off the shelf' with stock designs.Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.
Lot 278
A complete cast copper-alloy finger ring dating to the Late Medieval period, c. 1400-1500. The ring is a signet type, demonstrating a ‘D’ sectioned hoop with a sub-rectangular bezel. The latter is inscribed with the initial ‘R’ (presumably that of the owner) surrounded by three frond motifs. Preserved well, though some patches of roughness. External maximum diameter of hoop: 24.22mm. Discussion: rings of this form with a single initial engraved on the bezel, first appeared in the 15th century. They appear to have been a ‘stock’ design, available to buy off the shelf with various different initials. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.
Lot 293
A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c. 1300-1400.The seal is of the so-called pedestal or 'chessman' type, comprising a perforated lozenge-shaped handle that transitions into a facetted stem, the latter flaring to form the circular seal die at its base. On the underside of the die is engraved the design of a six-pointed star surrounded by the inscription 'IESV'. Condition: good, green patina, some areas of roughness on the die. Height: Discussion: impersonal seal matrices like this example came to the fore in the early decades of the 14th century, off the shelf designs that largely replaced the earlier leaded 'vessica' types with personalised inscriptions naming the owner.
Lot 290
A complete cast lead-alloy personal seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1300. The matrix is circular in plan, an un-perforated lug extending from its upper surface. The die is engraved with the central design of a six-pointed star, around which is the following inscription: +S'IOhIS L'WALLEIS (probably best interpreted as Seal of John Le Wallace). Condition: good, patchy greyish patina, inscription nicely preserved. Diameter: c. 25mm. Discussion: personal seal matrices such as these were mass produced in lead-alloys, being most popular during the 13th century. In the early years of the 14th century they were largely replaced by 'off she shelf' pedestal type examples with impersonal stock legends and designs.Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.
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