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LOT 1863
Medieval Iron Knife with Ave Maria
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/2 in. (20 grams, 16.5 cm).
Narrow single-edged blade with integral bolster, flared scale-tang hilt with integral finial; brass finial with female bust to one face, 'AVE' to the other.
ProvenanceEx Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.
FootnotesThese knives were imported from Flanders but were also made in England by immigrant Flemish craftsmen.
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LOT 1863
Medieval Iron Knife with Ave Maria
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£80 (EUR 93; USD 108) +BP*
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Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
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The label was applied over the family arms to denote the first son during his father's lifetime.
