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 with Falcon
Circa 14th-15th century A.D. With central falcon on the wrist with its jesses hanging down, linear border and legend 'FRANGE LEGE TEGE' (BREAK (the seal), READ (the contents of the letter), CONCEAL (the contents)); strap and loop to the reverse. 8.7 grams, 30 mm (1 1/8 in.).
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
The legend is a functional instruction - commonly found on seals.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 300 GBP |
| Starting price | 110 GBP |
| Estimate | 120 GBP |
The auction is closed.
