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LOT 1881
Medieval and Tudor 'Published' Bronze Clothes Fastener Collection
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 2 1/8 in. (54.6 grams total, 20-54 mm).
Including hooked tags, trefoil rosette hooks, slotted tags and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series and Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
PublishedBailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004, p.100(2.42).
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LOT 1881
Medieval and Tudor 'Published' Bronze Clothes Fastener Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Medieval Bronze Fitting with Lion Finial
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a rectangular loop with remains of a stud, stylised lion's head finial with a long curved neck. 82 grams, 11.1 cm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
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Medieval 'Westminster' Bronze Buckle and Plate and Lead Pilgrim's Ampulla
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Buckle with knuckles to outer edge of the loop and strap with incised tendril design; ampulla with lateral loops bent over. 63 grams total, 46-62 mm
Found Westminster, London, UK. Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval and Later 'Published' Thimble Collection
Circa 14th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Including annular, beehive and other types with irregular dimples. 65 grams total, 12-25 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
In England, thimbles first occurred around 1300, probably under the influence of the Hispano-Moresque examples. However, it wasn't until around 1350 that thimbles became objects of everyday use in England.
