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LOT 1776

Medieval Iron Artefact Group

14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

2 - 12 1/4 in. (3.9 kg total, 5-31 cm).

Comprising rowel spurs; cutlery; horse shoes; knives, implements and other miscellaneous items. [112, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 1776

Medieval Iron Artefact Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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