Loading, please wait...
Details
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.
CONDITIONVETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Medieval Silver Ring with Beast Heads
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
D-section hoop with spur to each shoulder formed as a beast-head biting the shank, bezel triangular in profile with domed rosette. 5.21 grams, 26.81 mm overall, 18.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Single-Edged Knife
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising an inversed cutting edge and a long tang. 173 grams, 32 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Medieval Bronze Coin Scales Pan Stamped with Die
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Dished panel with holes for attachment, incised concentric rings and image from a coin or jetton die stamped to centre. 1.63 grams, 35 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
