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LOT 1859

Large Medieval Bone Weaving Slay

14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

13 1/2 in. (147 grams, 34.2 cm).

Long-bone from a large animal trimmed to a narrow triangular blade for use in weaving. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.

Published

Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 11th September-2nd December 2024; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display.

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LOT 1859

Large Medieval Bone Weaving Slay

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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