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LOT 1602
Medieval and Other Lead Artefact Group
CIRCA 15TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1 7/8 in. (512 grams total, 10-47 mm).
Comprising buttons, weights, bullets, implements, seals and other miscellaneous items. [31, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Wiltshire, UK.
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