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LOT 1910
Medieval and Later Iron Billhook Collection
14TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
6 3/4 - 8 5/8 in. (260 grams total, 17-22 cm).
Each with a hooked mounting spike, broad curved blade sharpened on the inner edge. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
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Seal Matrix with Saints
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
A lead-alloy reproduction of a Medieval seal discoid in plan with incuse design of two robed and nimbate figures on a field of scrolled tendrils; left, St. Michael with drawn sword and right, St. Peter with key; incuse reversed Lombardic script legend to the border ' + SIGILLVM CAPITVLI SANCTI PAVLI IN LAVUNT' (chief seal of St Paul in ?). 205 grams, 74 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Egyptian Style Terracotta Snake
20th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £25
With D-section body and S-curved coils, head raised and mouth gaping to reveal a forked tongue; repaired. 456 grams, 18 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Orthodox Bronze Cross Pendant
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Bifacial, each face a voided cross with incised cross inside. 3.9 grams, 33 mm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
