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Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang, bifacial pommel incised with a female figure possibly holding an arrow to one face and what is apparently a mythical beast or other animal to the other. 23 grams, 18.7 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Cf. Marquardt, K., Eight Centuries of European Knives, Forks and Spoons: an Art Collection, Europe, 1997, pp.29-31, for similar.
Examining the medieval miniatures, the knives were diagonally suspended, but the vertical suspension was the most common method in all periods. With the contrivance of an additional inner scabbard it was possible to carry more than one knife.
Acquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Cf. Marquardt, K., Eight Centuries of European Knives, Forks and Spoons: an Art Collection, Europe, 1997, pp.29-31, for similar.
Examining the medieval miniatures, the knives were diagonally suspended, but the vertical suspension was the most common method in all periods. With the contrivance of an additional inner scabbard it was possible to carry more than one knife.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising a facing bust with mitre and locks of hair, ovoid face with lentoid eyes, hatched mantle to the shoulders; hatched frame with integral pin to reverse. 2.62 grams, 23 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Comprising: a strap junction formed as two lozengiform plates with lobed finial to each arm, enamel detailing; discoid plaque with rosette detailing, lateral arms with trefoil finials. 24.6 grams total, 22-75 mm
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
With disc bezel, incuse lion passant motif. 3.65 grams, 20.16 mm overall, 17.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 596, for type.
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 596, for type.
Three-part swivel with loop to each end, central bar with notched bulb; still in working order. 32.4 grams, 63 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Hammond, B., British Artefacts Volume 3 - Late Saxon, Late Viking & Norman, p.100, item 1.13.q.
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Hammond, B., British Artefacts Volume 3 - Late Saxon, Late Viking & Norman, p.100, item 1.13.q.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
With flat-section hoop, carinated shoulders, scaphoid bezel with border enclosing a quatrefoil, four granule turrets. 7.26 grams, 23.77 mm overall, 20.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 626, for type.
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 626, for type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With scooped shoulders and discoid bezel, incuse design of a warrior with sword and spear fighting a sinuous serpent; St. George and the Dragon motif. 6.65 grams, 23.75 mm overall, 19.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 617, for type.
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 617, for type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Discoid with eccentric void, hollow-formed with repoussé heater shields and other ornament. 18.8 grams, 31 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK, early 1990s.
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK, early 1990s.
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental and practical shaping. 160 grams total, 60-89 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Discoid types with low-relief motifs, cross and legend designs, including a Boy Bishop. 498 grams total, 27.5 x 18 cm including box
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.
Including penannular type with beast-head finials, braided wreath and other types. 19.3 grams total, 21-33 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including conical, fusiform, discoid and plano-convex types, some with high-relief ornament. 2.9 kg total, 35.5 x 23 cm including box
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.
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