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LOT 1830
Medieval Iron Scissors Group
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
8 5/8 - 10 7/8 in. (668 grams total, 22-27.5 cm).
Comprising three differently-sized pairs of scissors with looped handles and varying blade profiles; one pair partially articulate. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Ceramic Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Composed of fragments of decorated vessels, a glazed lid and chipped pots with remains of glaze and handles. 6.5 kg total, 6-37 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang, bifacial pommel incised with a female figure possibly holding an arrow to one face and what is apparently a mythical beast or other animal to the other. 23 grams, 18.7 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Examining the medieval miniatures, the knives were diagonally suspended, but the vertical suspension was the most common method in all periods. With the contrivance of an additional inner scabbard it was possible to carry more than one knife. -
Medieval Bronze Horse Barrel Lock
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Formed with a cylindrical body and four legs, stylised eye and ear detailing, saddle over back, muzzle formed as cylindrical socket. 25.3 grams, 40 mm
English collection, circa 2000. Acquired at the London Coin Fair.
