Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 1363
Medieval Knife with Bronze Pommel and Veiled Figure
CIRCA 1500 A.D.
5 1/2 in. (16.9 grams, 14 cm long).
A scale tanged knife with iron blade and single cutting edge, wooden scales, bronze pommel incised with a veiled figure facing left to both faces, with stylised detailing to their garments.
Provenance
Acquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 1363
Medieval Knife with Bronze Pommel and Veiled Figure
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
RELATED LOTS
-
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
Mainly 12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A mixed group of finger rings of various types and sizes, bezels comprising geometric and floral designs. 38.7 grams total, 20-23 mm
Fine condition.
European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s. -
Medieval Knife with Bronze Bird Pommel
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A scale tanged knife with iron blade and single cutting edge, wooden scales, bronze pommel displaying an incised bird to one face and a second, worn motif to the other. 29.5 grams, 18 cm long
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
Mainly 12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A mixed group of ten finger rings of various types and sizes, comprising: a ring with tear-shaped bezel; two Roman rings dated c.2nd century A.D.; a Victorian ring with floral bezel; six medieval rings with geometric bezel designs. 28 grams total, 18-22 mm
Fine condition.
European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s.