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LOT 1391
Medieval 'Thames' Artefact Collection
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 2 3/8 in. (24.8 grams total, 11-61 mm).
A mixed group of metallic artefacts from the Thames foreshore, comprising a thimble, chain links, decorative pin, crotal bells, decorative fitting and other objects. [11, 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 Knife with Bronze Bird Pommel
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 displaying an incised bird to one face and a second, worn motif to the other. 29.5 grams, 18 cm long
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Medieval Archer's Ring
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
A bronze archer's thumb ring comprising a tapering hoop and triangular plaque, three flanking bosses. 2.87 grams, 25.04 mm overall, 18.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Birmingham, UK, collector. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
'The Lonsdale' Medieval Silver Ring with Cross Pattee
Circa 12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A heavily patinated silver annular band, roughly rectangular in section decorated with a raised medial beaded band, plain raised bands above and below, and mounted lozengiform plaque displaying a central cross pattee; accompanied by a hinged ring box. 3.06 grams, 22.41 mm overall, 19.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Longsdale, Cumbia, UK, on Monday 1st January 1996, disclaimed and returned to the finder. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.LANCUM-8541C5.
