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LOT 1885
Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Group
15TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 3/4 in. (34 grams total, 11-21 mm).
Including beehive and other types. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Gilt Bronze Lion Finial
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Opening Bid: £150
Modelled in the half-round standing with head left on a plinth base, rectangular fixing socket to underside. 25.1 grams, 32 mm high
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. Accompanied by photographs of the item on display in the Harwich museum. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Cabochon
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising a twisted hoop supporting a raised bezel set with a glass cabochon. 3.16 grams, 26.08 mm overall, 16.61 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Circa 1375-1400 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a single cutting edge; scale tang with shaped pommel. 65 grams, 22 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Amongst the considerable variations in Medieval knife blade shapes, the two most obvious are the blades with angled backs (like here) and those with stepped backs.
