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January Single Owner Historica Auction (#608) 30/01/2024 9:30 AM GMT Closed

Starts Ending 30/01/2024 9:30 AM GMT

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Lot 78 Large Medieval lead vesica seal featuring a large sleek cat (Cheetah or Leopard ). The lettering is believed to read SIGIL EME FILL WILL DESPENSARII (possibly a reference to the Despensor family but not confirmed)> The Despenser family, were unpopular favourites of England’s King Edward II, who were executed by Edward’s opponents, Queen Isabella and Roger Mortimer. H47.6mm. W32mm. 25.12g. Seal is in good condition but some slight bends and signs of some wear as it is made of softer lead and no s

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Lot closed - Winning bid:N/A
Estimate: £50 - £70

 

  • Large Medieval lead vesica seal featuring a large sleek cat (Cheetah or Leopard ). The lettering is believed to read SIGIL EME FILL WILL DESPENSARII (possibly a reference to the Despensor family but not confirmed)> The Despenser family, were unpopular fav
  • Large Medieval lead vesica seal featuring a large sleek cat (Cheetah or Leopard ). The lettering is believed to read SIGIL EME FILL WILL DESPENSARII (possibly a reference to the Despensor family but not confirmed)> The Despenser family, were unpopular fav - 2
  • Large Medieval lead vesica seal featuring a large sleek cat (Cheetah or Leopard ). The lettering is believed to read SIGIL EME FILL WILL DESPENSARII (possibly a reference to the Despensor family but not confirmed)> The Despenser family, were unpopular fav - 3
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