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LOT 1815
Medieval Iron Caltrop Group
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 2 1/2 in. (161 grams total, 45-65 mm).
Most with the usual four spikes, with arrow-shaped heads. [13]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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.
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Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 15th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. 118 grams total, 56-75 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Knife Blade Group
14th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Comprising blades and handles of various styles and dates. 1.1 kg total, 9.5-23 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Large Medieval Bronze Annular Brooch with Magical Inscription
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
The disc inscribed in Latin letters: 'dOM ɸ N ɸ * VVRbVM' (i.e. Domini Vurbum for Domini Verbum, 'God's Word'); with later added articulate pin. 11.08 grams, 56 mm wide
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
The presence of the runic 'j' character is unusual - perhaps the magical quality which was still felt to belong to runes in the late middle ages was felt to augment the amuletic nature of the inscription.
