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LOT 1761
Medieval Bronze Beehive Thimble Group
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (7.2 grams total, 14-16 mm).
Each differently sized and covered in dimples. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEuropean collection, 1990s.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Gold Ring with Cabochon
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Composed of a slender round-section hoop and oval bezel with green glass cabochon in claw setting. 3.29 grams, 21.64 mm overall, 18.38 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Knife Blade Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising domestic, hunting and butcher's knife blades, sickles and others. 2.9 kg total, 18-41.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising examples of various types, including some retaining the rowel and fastening elements. 340 grams total, 11-19 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
These spurs belong to a type widespread in Western Europe with a six-pointed spur, often engraved, dating mostly between 1425 and 1450.
