Medieval History
An ?extremely rare? medieval silver gilt seal matrix discovered in a field near East Keal by a man using a metal detector has sold for £1,900 at auction.
The 14th century love or loyalty seal, believed to have been dropped by a nobleman of the day, was bought by a collector from the south of England who was bidding over the telephone during the sale at auctioneers Golding Young & Mawer last month.
Auctioneer John Leatt said: ?This seal was discovered in a field in the last two years and was extremely rare.
?We were aware of very few seals of this age that had come onto the market and certainly none that had been in as good condition or quality.
?Before the sale, we had lots of interest from private collectors which was reflected in price achieved on sale day. This seal certainly made a higher price than similar seals offered for sale on the open market.?
Click here to read this article from Skegness Standard
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Medieval History
Rare medieval silver gilt seal sells for £1,900 at auction
An ?extremely rare? medieval silver gilt seal matrix discovered in a field near East Keal by a man using a metal detector has sold for £1,900 at auction.
The 14th century love or loyalty seal, believed to have been dropped by a nobleman of the day, was bought by a collector from the south of England who was bidding over the telephone during the sale at auctioneers Golding Young & Mawer last month.
Auctioneer John Leatt said: ?This seal was discovered in a field in the last two years and was extremely rare.
?We were aware of very few seals of this age that had come onto the market and certainly none that had been in as good condition or quality.
?Before the sale, we had lots of interest from private collectors which was reflected in price achieved on sale day. This seal certainly made a higher price than similar seals offered for sale on the open market.?
Click here to read this article from Skegness Standard
- Fundraising Campaign To Keep Seal In Stone
People have been urged to get behind a fundraising campaign to keep a bit of Stone?s Medieval history in the town where it belongs. The 12th century seal that was discovered by a metal detector in Cobham, Surrey, was recently named the 17th best historical...
- Medieval Seal From Stone Priory Found In A Surrey Field
A medieval seal thought to have once belonged to Stone Priory in north Staffordshire has been discovered in a field in Surrey. The bronze object, which bears the image of the Virgin and Child, was found in Cobham by a metal detector enthusiast. Finds...
- Medieval ?treasure? Found Near Ripon
An intricately-carved medieval ring discovered near Ripon is an important archaeological find which qualifies as ?treasure?, a coroner has ruled. The piece was found by metal detectorist Lindsey Holland close to Ripon on May 16, 2010 and sent to the British...
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