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LOT 1295
Medieval and Other Artefact Collection
15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
5/8 - 2 1/2 in. (923 grams total, 15-64 mm).
A mixed group of metallic artefacts including lead weights and spindle whorls, copper-alloy decorative mounts, nail; clothes fitting and other items. [25, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Wiltshire, UK.
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