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LOT 0341
Medieval Iron Knife with Inscribed Silver Fittings
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
9 1/8 in. (88 grams, 23.3 cm).
Comprising a hand-forged triangular iron single-edged blade with stamped 'V' and 'II' marks; silver balusters to each end of the grip, crenellated inner edges, reserved niello text bands '+BAUTHIOR+OR' above and '+MALCI+IAN[.]PAR' naming the three Magi (Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar); the end with recessed silver plate depicting a female bust in three-quarters view within a scalloped frame; wooden handle replaced. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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LOT 0341
Medieval Iron Knife with Inscribed Silver Fittings
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Medieval Bronze Mask Mount
12th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Mount fragment formed as a facing mask with lateral flanges; the face formed with undulating lines to the brow, triangular nose with almond-shaped eyes, broad moustache and long flowing beard; D-shaped lateral flanges pierced for attachment, bulbous transverse finial also pierced; remains of loop above. 16.3 grams, 50 mm
From an old UK collection, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Seal Ring with R
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With a large facetted hoop expanding at the shoulders, integral bezel with inverted R. 6.76 grams, 26.17 mm overall, 20.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)
Found on various UK sites since 1974. Property of an Essex collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
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Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: heater shield pendant with reserved saltire; heater shield stud with reserved lion rampant; teardrop shield pendant with reserved lion rampant; lozenge pendant with radiating knops, central circular recess with enamel fill and reserved cinquefoil; T-shaped strap with attachment holes. 28 grams total, 16-60 mm
Found UK. From the collection of a Wiltshire, UK, gentleman, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
