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LOT 1660
Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 - 3 in. (118 grams total, 56-75 mm).
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. [5]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 1660
Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Ceramic Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Composed of mainly glazed pots, bowls, tripod pouring vessel, jars and others; most with chips and cracks. 5.6 kg total, 6-25.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Lozengiform with integral loop, reserved cross on an ermine field. 16 grams, 48 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, 2023. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
Medieval Lion Mask Seal Matrix
14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Featuring a facetted hexagonal shank with lozenge-shaped pierced terminal, discoid matric bearing incuse design of a lion or beast's head facing and sticking its tongue out; surrounding Latin legend: 'OREDE MAChi', possibly for the more typical inscription 'CREDE MIChi' (Believe in Me); accompanied by an impression. 4.4 grams, 22 mm
Found North Dalton, Yorkshire, UK, 2008. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
