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LOT 1911
Medieval and Later Iron Horseshoe Collection
15TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 - 5 7/8 in. (2.47 kg total, 12-15 cm).
Including spur-finial, dentilled edge and other types; cleaned and conserved. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Medieval Bronze Plate Section Group
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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.
