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LOT 1439

Medieval Iron Prick Spur

CIRCA 12TH CENTURY A.D.

5 1/8 in. (73 grams, 13 cm).

With abruptly curved arms ending in two loops, the prick with biconvex bulb. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex B Posey collection, 1990s.
Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK.

Accompanied by a dealer's catalogue information card.

CONDITION
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LOT 1439

Medieval Iron Prick Spur

Sold for (Inc. bp): £975

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