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LOT 1395
Medieval and Later Artefact Group
CIRCA 15TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 6 1/2 in. (510 grams total, 0.6-16.5 cm).
Mixed group including lead-alloy spindlewhorls, bag-seals, musket balls, iron knife-blades and other items. [38, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Northampton, UK, collector.
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Large Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Mount with Crowned R
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Quatrefoil in plan with triangular tab between each lobe, blue and red enamelled design displaying a crowned capital letter R, with trace remains of gilding; mounting lug to reverse. 24.4 grams, 42 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Axehead Group
15th-17th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Comprising different axe types and sizes, most with convex cutting edges. 4.65 kg total, 13-22 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Some of these axes (type VIIa in the Glosek's classification) are a common type in Western Europe, widespread between 12th-15th century A.D. Mostly the specimens are 'carpenter's hatchets' that could also be used as offensive weapons if necessary. -
Medieval Bronze Annular Brooch with Turret
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
White enamel fill, pair of praying hands opposite, with pin intact. 4.02 grams, 33 mm
Acquired before 1990. Ex property of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman. Acquired on the UK art market in 2012. Property of a Kent lady collector.
