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LOT 1554
Medieval and Later Bronze Buckle Collection
CIRCA 12TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 7/8 in. (298 grams total, 12-48 mm).
Comprising various types and sizes of buckle from various time periods; many displaying ornament or with a decoratively shaped frame; most with tongue absent. [90, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang; bifacial pommel engraved with a female figure to one face and an enigmatic design to the other. 35 grams, 17 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
There were four essential ways to carry the small knifes in late Middle Ages: a) with the scabbard tucked diagonally behind belt, without suspension loop; b) without scabbard, simply thrust through the purse of the belt; c) with the scabbard tied horizontally at waist with suspension holes in the widened handle flap; d) suspended vertically from thong looped over the belt, in the scabbard. -
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Medieval 'Thames' St. Thomas Becket Lead-Alloy Pilgrim's Badge
Late 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Depicted standing on the back of a peacock with his right hand extended in a gesture of benediction, crozier in his left hand. 2.19 grams, 24 mm
Fine condition.
Found on the Thames foreshore at Chiswick, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Black Letter Inscription
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Penannular in form with rounded terminals, bearing a black letter inscription to the outer face, embellished with floral sprigs; repaired. 3.19 grams, 22.85 mm overall, 19.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
