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LOT 1156
Medieval Eastern European Iron Macehead
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (828 grams, 64 mm wide).
Displaying shallow striations running vertically around the body; cylindrical socket.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Cf. Milovanic, D., Metalwork in Serbia (in Serbian), Belgrade, 1986, fig.342, for similar specimen.
FootnotesThis kind of later maces, typical of 15th century, had irregularly shaped heads, with spheres having holes for the insertion of the shaft. Incised, parallel strips formed a cross ornament running horizontally and vertically. Grooved lines were carved in the fields between.
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Fine condition.
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Opening Bid: £80
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Tower Long Sea Service Flintlock Pistol
1800 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,278
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