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Georgian and Other Copper-Alloy Artefact Group Georgian and Other Copper-Alloy Artefact Group Georgian and Other Copper-Alloy Artefact Group
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LOT 1893

Georgian and Other Copper-Alloy Artefact Group

CIRCA 15TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.

3/8 - 2 1/2 in. (269 grams total, 11-64 mm).

Comprising: bells; buckles; decorative fittings and mounts; thimble; heart-shaped mount; ring stamped '925'; together with other miscellaneous items. [26, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Wiltshire, UK.

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LOT 1893

Georgian and Other Copper-Alloy Artefact Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

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