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LOT 1896
Medieval and Later Bronze Key and Lock Collection
CIRCA 15TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 7/8 in. (89 grams total, 28-48 mm).
Including barrel and pin key-types, tubular lock cases and other items. [17, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on various UK sites since 1974.
Property of an Essex collector.
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Medieval Enamelled Gilt Bronze Royal Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
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Heater-shaped with raised border and reserved three lions passant gardant on an enamelled field. 5.02 grams, 32 mm
Found Wiltshire, UK. -
Medieval Bronze and Other Artefact Collection
14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including thimbles, belt plates, seals and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 267 grams total, 16-93 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval 'Published' Beehive Thimble Collection
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Including beehive and annular types. 24 grams total, 13-22 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
In England thimbles first occurred around 1300, probably under the influence of the Hispano-Moresque examples. However, it wasn't until around 1350 that thimbles became objects of everyday use in England.
