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LOT 1820
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Container Group
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 - 3 1/8 in. (489 grams total, 54-79 mm).
D-shaped in section, bell-shaped containers, some with low-relief detailing; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang; bifacial pommel engraved with a female figure to one face and an enigmatic design to the other. 35 grams, 17 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
There were four essential ways to carry the small knifes in late Middle Ages: a) with the scabbard tucked diagonally behind belt, without suspension loop; b) without scabbard, simply thrust through the purse of the belt; c) with the scabbard tied horizontally at waist with suspension holes in the widened handle flap; d) suspended vertically from thong looped over the belt, in the scabbard. -
Medieval Silver Gilt Iconographic Ring with Saints
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
The lower shank with twisted ropework detailing and beaded bands, the shoulders with raised median beaded bands developing to a horizontal ridge dividing the bezel into two panels, each with a reserved standing figure: left, female saint in floor-length robe; right, facing male saint in knee-length tunic; probably Virgin Mary and St John the Baptist. 3.96 grams, 21.91 mm overall, 17.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval and Later Bronze Dagger Chape Collection
14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £105
Including enclosed bell-shaped, openwork single-face and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 125 grams total, 31-53 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
