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LOT 1988
Medieval Bronze Glove Ring with Cross Motif
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.01 grams, 26.95 mm overall, 21.55 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)).
A large ring with round-section hoop, discoid bezel with central cross motif and hatched panels to the edges. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an English collection formed before 2000.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Medieval Bronze Glove Ring with Cross Motif
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A large ring with round-section hoop, discoid bezel with central cross motif and hatched panels to the edges. 7.01 grams, 26.95 mm overall, 21.55 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
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Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. 118 grams total, 56-75 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang; bifacial pommel engraved with a female figure to one face and an enigmatic design to the other. 35 grams, 17 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
There were four essential ways to carry the small knifes in late Middle Ages: a) with the scabbard tucked diagonally behind belt, without suspension loop; b) without scabbard, simply thrust through the purse of the belt; c) with the scabbard tied horizontally at waist with suspension holes in the widened handle flap; d) suspended vertically from thong looped over the belt, in the scabbard.
