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LOT 1641
Medieval Iron Artefact Group
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
7 - 18 1/4 in. (2.7 kg total, 17.5-46.5 cm).
Mainly comprising cleavers, sickles and knives. [25, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Iron Dagger
1450-1550 A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising a single-edged blade, rivets for a scale tang; remains of quillon. 132 grams, 31.5 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
This is a weapon rather than a domestic knife, and is depicted as a sidearm for soldiers and knights alike from various iconography. This type of dagger was in use from the 14th to mid 16th century, this example finds similarities with Hauswehrs used in Eastern Europe during the 15th-16th centuries A.D. -
Medieval Silver-Gilt Stag Head Mount
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Formed with antlers of different lengths, each with tines, the ears held out horizontally and the slender head carinated; remains of mounting lug to reverse; held in a collector's display box. 3.56 grams, 27 mm
Ex Garcia collection, France, 1990s-2000s. -
Medieval Glazed Pottery Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising vessels of various types and sizes, including a decorated bowl, a lid, tripod vessels and examples retaining their handles. 6.1 kg total, 11-32 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
