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LOT 1291
Estimate
GBP (£) 200 - 300
EUR (€) 230 - 350
USD ($) 270 - 400
MEDIEVAL KNIFE WITH BRONZE POMMEL AND VEILED FIGURE
CIRCA 1500 A.D.
8 1/4 in. (37.4 grams, 21 cm long).
CIRCA 1500 A.D.
8 1/4 in. (37.4 grams, 21 cm long).
A scale tanged knife with iron blade and single cutting edge, wooden scales, bronze pommel seemingly decorated with an incised veiled female figure to one face and a Mendicant beggar holding staff and pouch to the other.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
