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LOT 1810
Medieval Iron Axe Group
15TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/4 - 8 1/4 in. (5.4 kg total, 13-21 cm).
Comprising socketted axe heads of various types, most with convex cutting edges. [7]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 1810
Medieval Iron Axe Group
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Ceramic Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1
Composed primarily of glazed vessels and vessel fragments, including decorated examples. 3.1 kg total, 2-21 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Anti-Cavalry Caltrop Group
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising eight caltrops, hand-forged with square-section spikes. 439 grams total, 88-95 mm
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.
Caltrops were scattered on battlefields in an effort to stop or slow advancing enemy cavalry or foot soldiers; regardless of how a caltrop lands, one spike is always facing upwards. In 1082, Emperor Alexios Komnenos used caltrops against the Norman cavalry in the Balkans but the Normans avoided them by flanking the Roman line. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Formed as a church with three crosses to the top and four attachment loops, hatching to one face and Virgin and Child figural scene in relief to the other, stars in the field above. 5.44 grams, 36 mm
European collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
