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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 Pewter Pilgrim Badge of Saint Nicholas
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With facing image of St. Nicholas of Myra in orans pose with spiral-headed crook, Maltese cross motif, frieze of devotees below and arch canopy with enigmatic legend 'NMM[.] AVG[.] OK [..]MEA +'. 7.46 grams, 42 mm
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Medieval Pewter Phallic Retainer's Badge
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Formed as a penis with crowned head and wings, stylised detailing; pin absent. 3.82 grams, 38 mm
European collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Stirrup Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising various styles and dates, including decorative examples. 2.55 kg total, 12-16 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
