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LOT 1139
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
MEDIEVAL IRON GRAPPLING HOOK
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
8 5/8 in. (598 grams, 22 cm).
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
8 5/8 in. (598 grams, 22 cm).
Retaining a free-running suspension loop. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Tarassuk, L. & Blair, C., Complete Encyclopaedia of Arms & Weapons, London, 1982, p.199 s.v. grappling iron.
FOOTNOTES:
The device (manus ferreae) was invented by the Romans in approximately 260 B.C.The grappling hook was originally used in naval warfare to catch ship rigging so that it could be boarded (the famous harpax of Agrippa at the battle of Actium in 31 B.C.), then widely employed in the siege wars.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
