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LOT 1735
Medieval Iron Blade Group
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 - 18 1/4 in. (16 kg total, 6-46.5 cm).
Comprising knives and knife blades, stirrups, cleavers, keys and other miscellaneous items, including some decorated examples. [212]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval and Later 'Thames' Thimble Collection
Circa 15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising ring-type thimbles and a domed top thimble, four with dimples, one notched around the top edge; one 17th century ornate thimble with hatched strapwork design, enigmatic incised inscription around the bottom edge. 26 grams total, 16-23 mm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK. -
Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Horse Harness Pendant with Flowers
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Square-shaped with integral suspension loop; moulded central design of three flowers springing from an oval base, annulet to each corner, field split in half vertically and enamelled azure (left field) and gules (right field); extensive remains of gilding to front and reverse. 2.77 grams, 22 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic.
Similar to an example from Sparham, Norfolk, published in Ashley (2002: p9, number 32), where the device is described as a "three limbed tree", but the colour scheme appears identical. -
Large Medieval Crusader Period Carved Basalt Capital
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Architectural column capital modelling curled acanthus leaves, rising from a narrow stem, curving outwards and away from each other. 118.4 kg, 46 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
