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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]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge of St. Ubaldus
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Formed as a pentagonal plate showing a bishop in relief to the centre, wearing a mitre and floor length cope and surplice, holding attributes of his office, surrounding Latin legend: '[S]ANTVS VBALDVS EPISCOPVS DEV GV[BIO]' (St. Ubaldus, bishop, of Gubbio); one remaining attachment loop. 7.7 grams, 43 mm
European collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
Commemorating a pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Ubaldus (1085-1160) in Gubbio. -
Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
Circa 13th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising examples of various types, including some retaining the rowel, buckle and other fitting elements. 249 grams total, 11.5-15 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
The early rowel spurs had short necks and small four-six or seven point star rowels, while four rowels were uncommon. After c.1350 the multipoint rowel became voguish though the former shapes continued. -
Medieval Lead Papal Bulla Seal of Pope Alexander IV
1254-1261 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
(Rinaldo Di Segni); First Type, obverse with facing busts of Saints Paul and Peter with 'SPA SPE' inscription above and long cross between; reverse with 'ALE XANDER PP IIII' inscription in three lines. 49 grams, 39 mm
Ex 6th Earl of Arran (Sir Arthur Gore), 1920.
