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LOT 1905
Medieval and Later Iron Artefact Collection
11TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 16 3/8 in. (586 grams total, 1.5-41.5 cm).
Comprising: a rare 10th-12h century Anglo-Norman horseshoe; a 15th century iron folded knife; a fragment of a possible stirrup element; the fragment of an iron musket pricker (?); an unidentified iron tool; accompanied by a reproduction medieval dagger. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
PublishedBailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.41, for the horseshoe.
FootnotesThe early type of horseshoe known as 'wavy rim' from the undulating sides was well used in the Anglo-Saxon period. At the time of the Normans it was implemented, and the Domesday Book refers to the presence of many blacksmiths in England. The type was in use until the 13th century A.D.
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Medieval Stone Holy Water Font
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Squat in profile with foliage and scrolls to the sidewall, deep bowl and pouring lip. 6.25 kg, 28 cm wide
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Medieval and Later Iron Artefact Collection
11th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Comprising: a rare 10th-12h century Anglo-Norman horseshoe; a 15th century iron folded knife; a fragment of a possible stirrup element; the fragment of an iron musket pricker (?); an unidentified iron tool; accompanied by a reproduction medieval dagger. 586 grams total, 1.5-41.5 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
The early type of horseshoe known as 'wavy rim' from the undulating sides was well used in the Anglo-Saxon period. At the time of the Normans it was implemented, and the Domesday Book refers to the presence of many blacksmiths in England. The type was in use until the 13th century A.D. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Holy Rider St. Michael
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With trumpet-shaped bezel, incuse figure of a horseman brandishing his sword, possibly St. Michael. 5.22 grams, 24.36 mm overall, 17.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
