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LOT 1797
Medieval and Later 'Thames' Artefact Group
14TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1/8 - 5 1/2 in. (814 grams total, 0.7-14 cm).
Including crotal bells, a railway wagon appliqué, buckles, punched bronze strap with 'JAMES NOR' legend, dress pins, a snuff spoon and other items. [71, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
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Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
Circa 13th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising examples of various types, including some retaining the rowel, buckle and other fitting elements. 249 grams total, 11.5-15 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
The early rowel spurs had short necks and small four-six or seven point star rowels, while four rowels were uncommon. After c.1350 the multipoint rowel became voguish though the former shapes continued. -
Medieval Bronze Buckle Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising examples with and without tongues, and strap ends. 101 grams total, 8-50 mm
Found Essex, UK. -
Medieval Glazed Ceramic Tile With Standing Figure with a Spear
Possibly North Eastern France, 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
His tunic with vertical stripes and scalloped hem, the spear shaft held in both hands horizontally across his body, legs and face worn; remains of bedding cement to verso, together with Bonham's lot label. 888 grams, 18 cm
Ex Benjamin Proust, 2015. with Bonhams, 17 May 2017. Ex central London gallery.
