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LOT 1552
Medieval Agate and Other Bead Group
15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/8 - 20 7/8 in. (330 grams total, 1.1-53 cm).
Composed mainly of facetted beads, together with glass and quartz examples, including beads of animal form. [64, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Iron Anti-Cavalry Caltrop Group
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
A group of eight iron anti-cavalry caltrops, hand-forged with square-section spikes. 434 grams total, 90-94 mm
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. -
Medieval Iron Knife Blade Group
14th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising blades of various dates and profiles, including some with fragmentary handles. 1.4 kg total, 10-21.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Silver Bracteate with Seated Figure
Germany, 11th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £135
Repoussé work with an enthroned figure holding cross-on-globe and a sceptre. 0.95 grams, 31.5 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the European art market between 1975-2000. Ex property of a Dutch collector.