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LOT 1851
Medieval Bronze Button Collection
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 5/8 in. (193 grams total, 10-17 mm).
Including Tudor oblong, openwork, rosette and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [61, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
LiteratureSee Bailey, G., Buttons and Fasteners 500BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004.
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Medieval 'Published' Beehive Thimble Collection
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Including beehive and annular types. 24 grams total, 13-22 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
In England thimbles first occurred around 1300, probably under the influence of the Hispano-Moresque examples. However, it wasn't until around 1350 that thimbles became objects of everyday use in England. -
Medieval Iron and Other Artefact Group
14th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising an iron bolt-head with square-section shaft, an iron hook with mounting socket and a rounded cobble with keeled edge. 733 grams total, 12.1-30 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Norman Bronze Buckle with Beast Heads
11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With rectangular plate, D-section tongue curved over the forward edge of the loop formed as two opposed beast-heads; remains of surface gilding; Romanesque style. 42 grams, 46 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
