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LOT 1301
Medieval 'Thames' Artefact Collection
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3 3/4 in. (7.6 grams total, 15-95 mm).
A group of four metallic artefacts including a bell (minus clanger), small scoop with twisted neck and needles of different types. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
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Medieval and Later Lead Artefact Collection
13th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £19
A mixed group of lead artefacts comprising weights, spindle whorls and other items, including a head of Fred Archer, 'best all-round jockey'. 955 grams total, 20-71 mm
Fair condition.
Found Wiltshire, UK. -
Medieval Knife with Bronze Pommel and Veiled Figure
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A scale tanged knife with iron blade and single cutting edge, wooden scales, bronze pommel incised with a richly-clothed veiled bust to one face and an enigmatic motif to the other; possibly maker's stamp to one face of blade. 33.3 grams, 19.7 cm long
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Medieval Icon of Pope Benedict XI
14th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
A rectangular wooden icon of Pope Benedict XI (papacy: 22 October 1303-7 July 1304) standing facing within an arch; elaborate crozier to the left hand with returned horse-head finial and scrolled spurs to the outer edge; right hand extended in the gesture of benediction with large gem-set finger ring carefully displayed; mitre with jewelled headband, simple red vestment with white undergarment and black trim; heavily overpainted; mounted in a gilt wooden frame with hatched lower panel. 1.6 kg, 50.5 x 37.5 cm
Ex Richard Philp, London, UK. with W.E. Tristram (1882-1952). Acquired from Patrick Reijgerberg, Holland March, 2003. UK private collection.
