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LOT 1647
Medieval and Other Standing Lead Weight Collection
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 1/4 - 2 1/8 in. (753 grams total, 32-54 mm).
The majority pierced for suspension, with a square base and body tapering towards the apex. [14, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising spurs of various sizes; including examples retaining rowels and buckles. 313 grams total, 13.3-15.3 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Early in 16th century, fashion of spurs changed and the spur were fitted with a much shorter, dropped neck, their rowels ranging from medium seven-point to large short seven points. -
Medieval Bronze Purse Bar with Niello Inlay
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £120
Articulate central swivel loop with remains of geometric niello inlay, addorsed zoomorphic head to either side of the central hub with round-section bar protruding from the mouth, hatched niello inlay, tabs below pierced for attachment of the purse bag; London type A1. 107 grams, 16.5 cm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Bronze Lion Fitting
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Formed as a lion standing right, head turned right, tail arched over rump forming two attachment holes; bar spanning the gap between front and hind paws. 6.21 grams, 18 mm
Found Nottinghamshire, UK.
