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LOT 1318
Medieval Bronze Button Collection
CIRCA 13TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (67 grams total, 12-18 mm).
Group of buttons including ribbed, domed, oblate and other types. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired early 2000s.
Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman.
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Large Medieval Lead Round Seal Matrix with Pentagram for Robert son of Wigmær
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With pierced tag, central incised pentagram with impressed pellets, legend to the border ' + SIGIŁŁ ROBERTI FILI VVIMERI' (seal of Robert son of Wigmær). 27.2 grams, 52 mm
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Medieval 'Thames' Bifacial Pewter Wine Tavern Token
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Disc token with bird-and-cross motif to the obverse, hatched reverse. 0.65 grams, 16 mm
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Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Circa 1375-1400 A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a single cutting edge; scale tang with shaped pommel. 65 grams, 22 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Amongst the considerable variations in Medieval knife blade shapes, the two most obvious are the blades with angled backs (like here) and those with stepped backs.