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LOT 1737
Medieval Iron Horseshoe Group
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 - 4 7/8 in. (1.2 kg total, 5.5-12.5 cm).
Mainly formed with broad plate and countersunk rectangular nail-holes; with two large clout-nails. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of B. Posey, Germany 1990s.
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