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LOT 1590
Medieval Silver-Gilt Fitting Group
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (11.6 grams total, 13-20 mm).
Comprising: a lozengiform fitting with raised foliage and central rose, possibly a junction; remains of a buckle with a rose and slender scrolling ornament to the plate; remains of a ring brooch ornamented with pellets and possible animal heads; openwork plate formed as a head or skull between scrolling foliage, bar below and loop above. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
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Medieval and Later Belt Mount Group
Mainly 14th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising mounts of various types, including examples retaining gilding: a 13th-15th century Lombardic letter M, for 'Maria'; a 16th-17th century lozenge displaying letter A with floral dashes below; numerous stylised flower-shaped mounts and flower decorated mounts; various shell-shaped mounts, possibly associated with pilgrimage; a squashed 'hoop' with floral piercings to one face; a square plaque displaying a bird amongst flowering tendrils. 70 grams total, 11-47 mm
Found Thames foreshore, Tower of London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report numbers LON-33F3F4; LON-45DA48. -
Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
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 Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Quatrefoil-type with interstitial lobes, central square panel with lion rampant. 4.41 grams, 28 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, 2023. Property of a Kent gentleman.
