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LOT 1601
Medieval Iron Artefact Group
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/4 - 11 3/4 in. (7.2 kg total, 13.5-30 cm).
Mainly comprising shears; axeheads; scissors and other tools. [19, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang, bifacial pommel incised with a female figure possibly holding an arrow to one face and what is apparently a mythical beast or other animal to the other. 23 grams, 18.7 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Examining the medieval miniatures, the knives were diagonally suspended, but the vertical suspension was the most common method in all periods. With the contrivance of an additional inner scabbard it was possible to carry more than one knife. -
Medieval Iron Adze with Maker's Marks
Early 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Stamped to the underside of the head; oblong socket. 993 grams, 21 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Thames Pewter Virgin and Child Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
The pair shown in openwork between the horns of a pearled crescent moon, the Virgin crowned and holding a fleur-de-lys sceptre; partial remains of pin to reverse. 2.12 grams, 2.2 cm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
