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LOT 1893
Medieval and Other Bronze Artefact Group
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 2 7/8 in. (54 grams total, 19 - 72 mm).
Including a flat-section finger ring, buckle-loop, triangular-section arrowhead, belt mount and other items; accompanied by a reproduction bronze beehive thimble. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Essex, UK, collector.
Accompanied by an old handwritten information slip.
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Medieval Bronze Beehive Thimble Collection
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Including flat- and rounded-top types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 58 grams total, 16-23 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval 'Published' Gold 'Keepers or Cramp' Ring
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Square in section with slightly rounded outer face. 4.00 grams, 19.78 mm overall, 15.99 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Cramp-rings were donatives issued every year on Good Friday by the monarch to prevent sickness, especially epilepsy. The rings were blessed in a religious service and sprinkled with holy water. The custom was officially abolished at the Reformation. -
Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 15th-18th centuries A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. 148 grams total, 52-62 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Fire steels were used to generate a spark from a 'strike-a-light' (a piece of flint or pyrite). The spark was directed into a tinder box containing a dry, flammable material such as charred linen until a flame was kindled.
