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LOT 1628
Medieval Iron Artefact Group
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 19 1/2 in. (7.2 kg total, 1.7-49.5 cm).
Comprising horse harness elements, knives and other miscellaneous items. [131, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Cf. similar spur in PAS, YORYM-D21858, dated 1250-1350 A.D.
FootnotesA rowel spur in this group, undecorated and with deeply curved side arms suggest a 13th-14th century dating. Spurs were not just worn when riding, but more generally as a mark of status and could also be highly decorated.
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Medieval Ceramic Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including a jar with scalloped foot, a piriform juglet, footed pot with handle, small jar with remaining handle, likely bird water feeder and a stamped tripod dish; most glazed; most chipped or cracked. 3.3 kg total, 10-18 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
The salt-glazed stoneware jugs, like some of the specimens here presented, had a distinctive pitted ‘orange-skin’ surface. These tall jugs often have grooves around their bodies to support them during the high-temperature firing which was necessary to achieve the hard fabric. First imported into Britain in the early 14th century stone wares became common in the 16th and 17th centuries. Most came from production centres in the Rhineland, notably Cologne, Frechen, Langerwehe, Raeren and Westerwald. -
Medieval Bronze Stirrup Ring with Cabochon
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With bag-shaped hoop, raised lateral straps developing to the claw setting, inset blue glass cabochon. 6.33 grams, 29.73 mm overall, 18.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired 1970s. From the private collection of a Northern Ireland gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. -
Large Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Mount with Crowned R
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £320
Quatrefoil in plan with triangular tab between each lobe, blue and red enamelled design displaying a crowned capital letter R, with trace remains of gilding; mounting lug to reverse. 24.4 grams, 42 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection.
