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LOT 1797
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix Collection
14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 1/8 in. (36.93 grams total, 26-29 mm).
Each with a loop to the reverse, central rosette and surrounding legend to the rim. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Medieval to Tudor Period Iron Knife Collection
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Group of three single-edged knife blades, each in a later whittle-tang handle with a laminated illustration of a medieval male costume. 213 grams total, 17-20.5 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
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 Bronze Holy Land Ring
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Small D-section hoop with panel to the underside, discoid bezel with concentric rings and band of pellets. 4.28 grams, 17.65 mm.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Essex, UK, collector. Accompanied by an old handwritten information card.
