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LOT 1855
Medieval Iron Fire Dog Pair
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
14 1/2 - 15 1/8 in. (990 grams total, 37-38.5 cm).
Matched pair, each a square-section iron bar with tapering ends, crescent finials forming angled legs; raised finials with swan-neck (two absent); old collector's labels '3' and '4'. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Robin Symes Gallery, Mayfair, UK, pre 1999.
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Medieval and Later Bronze Padlock Group
15th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
One with thick C-shaped locking arm, keyhole with slot, wedge-shaped tab below; the other D-shaped with hinged arm, keyhole with turning pin, stamped maker's name '...CAHAP' beneath the hole. 55.6 grams total, 46-50 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Bronze Buckle Collection
14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including double-loop, hinged, scrolled and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 524 grams total, buckles: 2.4-10 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Norman Bronze Key Shank with Cross
Late 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
