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LOT 1952
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
MEDIEVAL IRON ANTI-CAVALRY CALTROP GROUP
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 - 3 5/8 in. (291 grams total, 84-91 mm).
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 - 3 5/8 in. (291 grams total, 84-91 mm).
Each hand-forged with square-section spikes, designed so that however the item falls, one spike is always vertical. [5, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Trapp, Graf, O., & Scalini, M., L'Armeria Trapp di Castel Coira-The Armoury of the Castle of Chuburg-Die Churburger Rustkammer, Fagnana, 1995-1996, p. 297 (vol. 1), for similar medieval German caltrops.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
