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LOT 2003

Medieval Bronze Beehive Thimble

14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (8.64 grams, 20 mm).

With punched pellets to the outer face in concentric bands. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION
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LOT 2003

Medieval Bronze Beehive Thimble

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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