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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 Ceramic Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1
Composed of glazed and unglazed vessels including handled pots, a jar, tripod dish, possible candleholder base and a polychrome tiles decorated with a sailing vessel at sea; cracked and chipped. 4.8 kg total, 10.2-25.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Axehead
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Composed of a sub-triangular-section socket, stamped to one cheek. 349 grams, 13.6 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
This type of axehead, with similar specimens found in the territories of the Teutonic Order, was by far the most popular form of axe which remains unchangeable and continues to be used in the Baltic to this day. It appears in East European territories as early as the mid 13th century A.D. -
Medieval and Later 'Thames' Artefact Group
14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including crotal bells, a railway wagon appliqué, buckles, punched bronze strap with 'JAMES NOR' legend, dress pins, a snuff spoon and other items. 814 grams total, 0.7-14 cm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.