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LOT 1105
Medieval Prisoner's Iron Shackle and Fetter
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
34 1/4 in. (2.2 kg, 87 cm).
Comprising five rectangular-section doubled links with curved fetter and two loops to one end, barrel lock and hasp to the other.
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s. From an important English collection.
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Volga Bulgar Bronze Lion Belt Mount Group
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising three mounts with bounding lion motifs, five heart-shaped mounts also showing leaping lions and a plain semi-circular mount; all with mounting lugs to reverse. 67 grams total, 27-52 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Elamite Bronze Macehead
Early 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Of tapering cylindrical form with flange to socket, the upper body displaying vertical columns of chevrons between plain bands. 449 grams, 23 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
This gorz mace head belongs to the category of truncheon-shaped mace-heads, a type developed on the Iranian plateau during the Bronze Age, used by Elamite and Luristan warriors since the 3rd millennium B.C. This category of objects was also interpreted as a part of a shaft or cudgel, but most scholars agree on the interpretation of use as a mace. -
Tranter 3rd Model Double Trigger Percussion Revolver
From 1860 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £819
Solid frame, double trigger 54 bore revolver with 15cm (6") barrel, five-shot cylinder bearing London proof marks, hinged left side loading arm screwed to frame with unclear serial number to right frame and marked 'TRANTER' to cocking trigger; foliate engraved frame and chequered wood grip; action working. 975 grams, 29 cm
Acquired from Michael J Noble Ltd, 2015. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the Noble invoice.
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.
