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LOT 1319

Medieval Gilt Lion Dagger Chape

13TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (4.64 grams, 28 mm).

With raised border and image of the lion of England and plant on a textured field; running zigzag border with points to the folded edge.

Provenance

Private collection, before 1976.
Thence by descent.

CONDITION
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LOT 1319

Medieval Gilt Lion Dagger Chape

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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