Auction 154 – 5 - 9 December 2023
Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
Part 1: Tu, 05.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description
Medieval Bronze Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Matilda of Eastmoor
Circa 14th-15th century A.D. With central 'dove with olive branch' motif, pelletted border and legend '+ S' MATILD' DE HESTMORE' (seal of Matilda of Eastmoor); strap and loop to the reverse. 6.4 grams, 28 mm (1 1/8 in.).
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
'Hestmore' is Eastmoor spelt with 'intrusive 'h''. The reference is to a place in Somerset belonging to Glastonbury Abbey.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 200 GBP |
| Starting price | 130 GBP |
| Estimate | 150 GBP |
The auction is closed.
