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LOT 1692
Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 2 3/8 in. (148 grams total, 52-62 mm).
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. [5]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 1692
Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Limestone Corbel Head
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
The figure carved with naturalistic facial features, wearing a hooded cowl; remains of the hooded springer to the top of the head and reverse; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 4.65 kg, 28.5 cm including stand
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK. Ex London collection, 1980s-1990s. -
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Displaying a raised design to both faces: a four-petalled flower against a hatched field; a plant or heart on a mound; one remaining loop handle at the neck. 32.7 grams, 51 mm
Found Hampshire, UK. -
Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Rectangular in plan with suspension loop to top edge, raised central quatrefoil within a lozenge, single arm radiating into each corner, punched annulets to the field with remains of gilding; central piercing. 5.55 grams, 37 mm
Acquired UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic.
