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LOT 1606
Medieval Gold and Garnet Pendant
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.88 grams, 13 mm).
Formed of two lozengiform cells set with polished garnet and embellished with circular cells to four corners, conjoined suspension loops above; bifacial.
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
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Medieval And Later Lead Weight and Artefact Collection
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Medieval Iron Knife Blade Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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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.
