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LOT 1311
Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 - 5 3/4 in. (257 grams total, 12.1-14.5 cm).
Comprising examples of various types, including some retaining the rowel, buckle and other fastening elements. [4]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Cf. for two of these spurs a similar specimen in the British Museum, inventory no.1915,1208.187, dated 1340-1400 A.D.
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Medieval Printed Bible Page
Printed 1492 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Page of a rag-paper bible with text printed in two columns with marginal notes to both sides; portion of Luke, Chapters 3 and 4; rubrics applied by hand in red ink; printed in Strasbourg by Johann Grüninger with commentary by Nicholas de Lyra. 17 grams, 33 cm
Ex M.Cummings, UK, 1990s.
Johannes Grüninger (1455-1533) was a prolific German printer active from 1482 to 1533 who printed up to 80 books a year in Latin and in German, as well as wall-maps. His bible was issued in two volumes, which allowed it be produced on smaller pages than for most standard editions. -
Medieval and Later Bronze and Silver Ring Group
Circa 14th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising eight rings: two with glass intaglio; two with almond-shaped silvered bezels; one with a raised round bezel with leaves and a cross motif; one with a plain band; two-banded silver ring with an applied bezel; a hoop with faux-twist decoration. 40 grams total, 20-26 mm
Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. -
Medieval Iron Axehead Group
15th-17th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Comprising different axe types and sizes, most with convex cutting edges. 4.65 kg total, 13-22 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Some of these axes (type VIIa in the Glosek's classification) are a common type in Western Europe, widespread between 12th-15th century A.D. Mostly the specimens are 'carpenter's hatchets' that could also be used as offensive weapons if necessary.
