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LOT 1780
Medieval Lead Heraldic Trade Weight Collection
1200-1400 A.D.
7/8 - 2 1/8 in. (709 grams total, 23-56 mm).
Heater-shaped with high-relief reserved lion rampant and other motifs. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1960s-1980s.
From an old Carlisle private archaeological collection.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
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Medieval Lead Vessel Group
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Each barrel-shaped with flared rim, one pinched into a trefoil. 42 grams total, 24-25 mm
Property of a South Australian gentleman; from his father's collection formed in the 1960s-2000s; thence by descent. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Stone Female Head
France, 14th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Carved in the half-round with brow-band and chin-band; narrow triangular face with slit mouth and lentoid eyes; lateral bunches of hair beneath the wimple; mounted on a custom-made stand. 3.11 kg total, 24 cm high including stand
Private collection, UK. -
Medieval Iron Scythe Group
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Each with attachment spike and curved blade sharpened on the inner edge. 373 grams total, 31.2-35.5 cm
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
