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Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix for Robert De Rae. The Kal Noselson Medieval Collection (Lots 330-335 & 2160-2168) Circa 14th-15th century A.D. Hexagonal in plan with faceted bulb and pierced knop finial; incuse image of a ship with rigged mast, legend to border 'S' Roberti de Rae' with an ornamental x at the end (seal of Robert of Rae); with an old collector's slip. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 4 - Finds Identified, Witham, 2000, p.28, fig.17, for type. 11.7 grams, 23 mm (7/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Found in Lincolnshire, UK. Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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