Penannular with butted ends to the hoop, triangular extension with hatched fleur-de-lys motif in low relief; edge nicked. 4.82 grams, 21.06 mm overall, 19.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)



Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Modelled in the round with notched mane, detailed bridle, socket eyes. 14.3 grams, 21 mm



Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.

Comprising different axe types and sizes, most with convex cutting edges. 4.65 kg total, 13-22 cm



Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.

Some of these axes (type VIIa in the Glosek's classification) are a common type in Western Europe, widespread between 12th-15th century A.D. Mostly the specimens are 'carpenter's hatchets' that could also be used as offensive weapons if necessary.

Tubular in profile with squared rim, carination above the base, rounded bottom internally. 5.15 kg, 14 cm



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Including heater-shaped, quatrefoil, lozengiform and other types with heraldic detailing. 30.8 grams total, 18-33 mm



Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.

Comprising a single cutting edge; scale tang with shaped pommel. 65 grams, 22 cm



Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.

Amongst the considerable variations in Medieval knife blade shapes, the two most obvious are the blades with angled backs (like here) and those with stepped backs.

D-section hoop with raised ornamental band; scooped shoulders with trumpet-shaped bezel, intaglio lion passant motif. 8.93 grams, 26.71 mm overall, 16.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)



Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.

With discoid bezel, incised border enclosing a perching regardant bird with wings spread. 4.26 grams, 21.09 mm overall, 18.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.

With a slender hoop and a high lozengiform bezel set with a garnet cabochon. 4.51 grams, 28.19 mm overall, 17.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Including a figurine fragment, spindle whorl, fishing and other weights, and other items. 1.35 kg total, 16-77 mm



Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.

Mostly annular with high-relief geometric ornament. 1.3 kg total, 27 x 19 cm including box



Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.

Appliqué with architectural model of a niche with saint figure inside. 4.8 grams, 41 mm



Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.