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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 Bronze Casket Padlock
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
The body decorated with chevrons; the hinged, semi-circular hoop retained within the body of the lock; the keyhole protected by a sliding panel; complete. 18.8 grams, 76 mm
Ex property of a North London gentleman. From the collection of a North American gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Axehead
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Stamped to one face with work smith's mark, angled lower cheek edge and a sub-oval socket. 522 grams, 15.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
The axe seems to be a Xa type in the Glosek classification. The earliest dated examples in Eastern Europe of this kind of axehead come from 14th century, but it is likely that this sub-type also goes back to the 13th century A.D. -
Medieval Iron Anti-Cavalry Caltrop Group
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
A group of eight iron anti-cavalry caltrops, hand-forged with square-section spikes. 434 grams total, 90-94 mm
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.
