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LOT 1799
Medieval Pottery Group
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 10 1/4 in. (15 kg total, 2-26 cm).
Comprising glazed and unglazed fragments from vessels of various types, including decorated and polychrome examples. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang, bifacial pommel incised with a female figure possibly holding an arrow to one face and what is apparently a mythical beast or other animal to the other. 23 grams, 18.7 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Examining the medieval miniatures, the knives were diagonally suspended, but the vertical suspension was the most common method in all periods. With the contrivance of an additional inner scabbard it was possible to carry more than one knife. -
Medieval Agate and Other Bead Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £53
Composed mainly of facetted beads, together with glass and quartz examples, including beads of animal form. 330 grams total, 1.1-53 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval and Later 'Thames' Artefact Group
14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including crotal bells, a railway wagon appliqué, buckles, punched bronze strap with 'JAMES NOR' legend, dress pins, a snuff spoon and other items. 814 grams total, 0.7-14 cm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
