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LOT 1155

Medieval Bronze Artefact Group

14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (135 grams total, 12-60 mm).

Comprising: a dagger quillon guard dated 15th-16th century A.D. with X-motifs and accompanied by a Portable Antiquities Scheme record; a partial chape with openwork heart motif; lobed and domed pommel; section of chainmail; four pommels for knives or other utensils, including examples with simple ornamentation. [8, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Berkshire, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-A95853 for the 15th century quillon guard.

CONDITION

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LOT 1155

Medieval Bronze Artefact Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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