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LOT 1871
Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
CIRCA 15TH-18TH CENTURIES A.D.
2 - 2 3/8 in. (148 grams total, 52-62 mm).
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Cf. similar specimens in PAS, LON-6357F6,LON71B542, from London in Leahy, K. and Lewis, M., Finds Identified, London, 2020, p.155.
FootnotesFire steels were used to generate a spark from a 'strike-a-light' (a piece of flint or pyrite). The spark was directed into a tinder box containing a dry, flammable material such as charred linen until a flame was kindled.
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Medieval and Later Lead Artefact Group
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Medieval and Later Bronze Buckle Collection
14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Large Medieval 'Published' Gilt Bronze Merchant's Monogram Glove Ring
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
With wreath detailing to the shank, octagonal plaque bezel with merchant's mark and blackletter 'i h' flanking. 9.96 grams, 29.40 mm overall, 23.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+2 1/2, USA 13 3/4, Europe 32.01, Japan 30)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12293-219669.
