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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 Silver-Gilt 'AMOR VINCIT OMNIA' Posy Ring Brooch
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Retaining an articulate tongue, surrounding Latin legend: 'Amor Vincit Omnia' for 'Love Conquers All'. 0.54 grams, 15 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Medieval Iron Artefact Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising rowel spurs; cutlery; horse shoes; knives, implements and other miscellaneous items. 3.9 kg total, 5-31 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Lion Retainer's Badge
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a lion passant guardant wearing a crown, tongue protruding; remains of pin to reverse. 1.85 grams, 23 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s and recorded with Museum of London.
This form of badge was used by the Lancastrians in the Wars of the Roses.
