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LOT 1881

Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group

CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.

2 3/8 - 3 1/2 in. (160 grams total, 60-89 mm).

Including fire steels of various types with ornamental and practical shaping. [5, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 1881

Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

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