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LOT 1888
Medieval Bronze and Other Artefact Collection
14TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3 5/8 in. (267 grams total, 16-93 mm).
Including thimbles, belt plates, seals and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [38, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
LiteratureCf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, pp.52-3.
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LOT 1888
Medieval Bronze and Other Artefact Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Medieval and Later Iron Artefact Collection
11th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Comprising: a rare 10th-12h century Anglo-Norman horseshoe; a 15th century iron folded knife; a fragment of a possible stirrup element; the fragment of an iron musket pricker (?); an unidentified iron tool; accompanied by a reproduction medieval dagger. 586 grams total, 1.5-41.5 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
The early type of horseshoe known as 'wavy rim' from the undulating sides was well used in the Anglo-Saxon period. At the time of the Normans it was implemented, and the Domesday Book refers to the presence of many blacksmiths in England. The type was in use until the 13th century A.D. -
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Medieval Knight's Bronze Limoges Buckle Plate with Rampant Lion Fighting a Human-Headed Snake
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Rectangular plaque with two attachment holes and flange to rear, enamel design with rampant lion and figure; additional later rivet head close to one corner. 13.8 grams, 33 mm
Found North Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. -
Medieval Bronze Buckle Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including double-loop, D-shaped, rectangular and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 332 grams total, 2.6-11.5 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
The collection is comprising spectable buckles (1350-1720 A.D.), reectangular and trapezoidal buckles (1350-1700 A.D.), buckles with a central pin bar and asymmetrical loops (1400-1500 A.D.), two piece buckles (1660-1800). The majority of buckles used on personal dress were made from non-ferrous metal, like copper-alloy.
