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LOT 1578
Medieval Bronze Knife Pommel Group
CIRCA 1500 A.D.
3/4 in. (17.6 grams total, 18 mm each).
Both in the shape of crowns and with bifacial decoration. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Medieval Glazed Pottery Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising mainly jars and bowls, including examples with painted geometric and fish decoration; chipped and cracked. 4.4 kg total, 10.5-27 cm wide
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Caltrop Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Most with the usual four spikes, with arrow-shaped heads. 161 grams total, 45-65 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Caltrops were scattered on battlefields in an effort to stop or slow advancing enemy cavalry or foot soldiers; regardless of how a caltrop lands, one spike is always facing upwards. -
Medieval to Post Medieval 'Thames' Bronze Buckle Group
15th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £22
Mainly comprising buckle frames of various dates, types and sizes, including decorative examples. 127 grams total, 13-50 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
