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LOT 1723
Medieval Bronze Pocket Folding Mirror Case
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (20 grams, 46 mm).
With articulate rivet and loop for suspension, both discoid outer faces decorated with a pricked cross motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
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Medieval Iron Blade Group
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Comprising knives and knife blades, stirrups, cleavers, keys and other miscellaneous items, including some decorated examples. 16 kg total, 6-46.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Lion's Head Weight
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Roughly circular in plan and displaying semi-naturalistic detailing in high relief. 1.3 kg, 10 cm
Found Berkshire, UK, circa 2008 by M. Ruczynski.
A number of similar objects are known from the PAS e.g: LVPL-844BB9, LIN-66994E, LVPL-F93881, YORYM-0E94A7 and KENT-AD3C5C. Many of these are fairly crudely made and variably worn, The smallest heads are probably horse harness, but this one, for weight and dimensions can be the mount for a wooden chariot or from a building, or some instrument linked to the firing activity. -
Medieval Bronze Ecclesiastical Cage Pendant
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Of dipyramid form, a suspension loop to the apex and bulb to the foot, the sides formed from conjoined bulbs. 32.3 grams, 42 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
