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LOT 1852
Medieval Iron and Other Artefact Group
14TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 - 11 3/4 in. (733 grams total, 12.1-30 cm).
Comprising an iron bolt-head with square-section shaft, an iron hook with mounting socket and a rounded cobble with keeled edge. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Medieval and Later Lead Artefact Collection
14th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including a substantial caddy, octagonal in plan with separate lid; a portion of cast grill from a church; heater-shaped and other weights; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 1.33 kg total, 2.4-10.2 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval 'Published' Iron Barrel Lock and Key Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
The lock heater-shaped in section with separate sliding mechanism, key with voided shank. 325 grams total, 4.9-10.6 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang; bifacial pommel engraved with a female figure to one face and an enigmatic design to the other. 35 grams, 17 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
There were four essential ways to carry the small knifes in late Middle Ages: a) with the scabbard tucked diagonally behind belt, without suspension loop; b) without scabbard, simply thrust through the purse of the belt; c) with the scabbard tied horizontally at waist with suspension holes in the widened handle flap; d) suspended vertically from thong looped over the belt, in the scabbard.
