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LOT 1677
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Group
CIRCA 12TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 2 3/8 in. (680 grams total, 14-60 mm).
Comprising complete and fragmentary artefacts including: crotal bells; clothes clasps; finger rings; heart-shaped mounts; furniture fittings; purse bars and other miscellaneous items, including gilt examples. [113, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Medieval 'Thames' Bronze Artefact Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising: a decoratively pierced cruciform dress hook; chape with heart motif; decorated ring brooch; repoussé 'IHC' letter mount; together with other items. 42 grams total, 15-59 mm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK. -
Medieval Iron Blade Group
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Comprising knives and knife blades, stirrups, cleavers, keys and other miscellaneous items, including some decorated examples. 16 kg total, 6-46.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Hatched Bezel
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With bands to the shoulders and hatching on the bezel. 2.60 grams, 20.87 mm overall, 17.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Acquired 1970s-1980s. From the private collection of an Essex, UK, gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
