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LOT 1596
Medieval Ceramic Group
15TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
2 1/2 - 10 in. (5.6 kg total, 6-25.5 cm).
Composed of mainly glazed pots, bowls, tripod pouring vessel, jars and others; most with chips and cracks. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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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 Knife with Bronze Pommel
Early to mid-15th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang; bifacial pommel engraved with a foliate motif within a border. 46 grams, 20.5 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Knife handles were made of wood, horn, bone or metal. Wood, a cheap, readily available and easily worked material, was by far the most common and most of the species used are both hard and flexible. -
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Large Late Medieval Wooden Spread Eagle Lectern Figure
Flanders, 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Painted and carved in the round as an imposing eagle standing atop a globe, wings half-spread, semi-naturalistic detailing and remains of gilding; accompanied by its (likely) original wrought iron tripod stand with facetted and collared shaft; also accompanied by a modern custom-made display stand. 15.3 kg total, 1.75 m high including stand
Ex Mayer collection. Private collection, South West France. with SVV Prunier, 11 October 2020, lot 79. Ex central London gallery. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.202075.
Possibly used as a lectern at some point and modified for this purpose with a transverse ledge cut into the rear of the tail.
