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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 and Later Lead Artefact Collection
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Medieval Bronze Spur
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Medieval Iron Dagger Group
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a single-edged scale-tang knife with two fixing rivets, and a substantial triangular-section whittle-tang blade with discoid bolster and securing plate at the end, hilt replaced. 278 grams total, 27.5- 33.5 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.