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LOT 1354
Medieval Knife with Bronze Pommel and Veiled Figure
CIRCA 1500 A.D.
7 1/2 in. (34.8 grams, 19 cm long).
A scale tanged knife with iron blade and single cutting edge, wooden scales, bronze pommel incised with a veiled female figure to each face.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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LOT 1354
Medieval Knife with Bronze Pommel and Veiled Figure
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Medieval 'Thames' Artefact Group
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A group of two metallic artefacts: a copper-alloy strap end or other fitting retaining two rivets, displaying a regardant lionesque creature in relief advancing left, traces of gilding; a silver annular brooch with chamfered outer face, articulate pin stamped with maker's mark 'WW' with a rectangular cartouche. 6.36 grams total, 25-27 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
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Medieval Adjustable Spur
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £49
An iron spur and mount comprising: an ellipsoid plate of curved profile with arm to the upper edge recurved to extend parallel to the plate, terminating in a threaded ring with adjustable screw; the arm extending in an arc to a bifurcated end with free-running five-pointed rowel. 19.3 grams, 44 mm wide
Found Rodings, Essex, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Medieval Knife with Bronze Pommel and Veiled Figure
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 incised with a veiled figure facing left to both faces, with stylised detailing to their garments. 16.9 grams, 14 cm long
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
