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LOT 1605
Medieval Iron Folding Knife Group
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 - 9 in. (1.6 kg total, 9-23 cm).
Comprising blades and handles of various styles and dates, including examples with decorative elements. [34, No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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