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LOT 1622
Medieval Iron Artefact Group
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/2 - 16 1/2 in. (4 kg total, 16.5-42 cm).
Mainly comprising cleavers, sickles and knives. [23, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Iron Artefact Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Mainly comprising cleavers, sickles and knives. 3.5 kg total, 7-50 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.