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LOT 1777
Medieval and Other Lead Spindle Whorl Collection
CIRCA 12TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 3/8 in. (1.15 kg total, 21-34 mm).
Comprising mainly biconical and conical spindle whorls, some with impressed decoration. [29, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Yorkshire, UK.
From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Each biconvex in section with raised pellets or vandykes to the shoulders. 226 grams total, 26-29 mm
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15th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Including barrel-key, casket-key and other types. 74 grams total, 31-84 mm
Found Yorkshire, UK. From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
