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LOT 1621
Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Collection
CIRCA 15TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 7/8 in. (87 grams total, 11-22 mm).
Ranging in sizes and types, and including beehive and open-topped examples and examples decorated with palmettes. [25, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Medieval and Later Iron Tool Group
Circa 14th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Most relating to farming or woodworking. 1.17 kg total, 14.5-27 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Medieval Iron Lion's Head Weight
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Roughly circular in plan and displaying semi-naturalistic detailing in high relief. 1.3 kg, 10 cm
Found Berkshire, UK, circa 2008 by M. Ruczynski.
A number of similar objects are known from the PAS e.g: LVPL-844BB9, LIN-66994E, LVPL-F93881, YORYM-0E94A7 and KENT-AD3C5C. Many of these are fairly crudely made and variably worn, The smallest heads are probably horse harness, but this one, for weight and dimensions can be the mount for a wooden chariot or from a building, or some instrument linked to the firing activity. -
Medieval and Later 'Essex' Bronze Casket Key Collection
14th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising examples with differently shaped bows and bits. 26 grams total, 41-51 mm
Found Essex, UK.