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LOT 2031
Medieval 'Thames' Bone Comb Collection
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 - 4 1/4 in. (40 grams total, 5.5-10.8 cm).
Including double-sided bone combs with fine-cut teeth, horn comb and other types. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst mudlarking on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
From the private collection of a mudlarker, 1990-2005.
Acquired 2007.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Medieval Bronze Ring Group
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising three rings: one with a D-section hoop and intaglio image of a beast facing back; one with a D-section hoop and raised discoid bezel with a cross motif; one with a wide D-section hoop, discoid bezel with starburst motif. 15.7 grams total, 21-26 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Knife Pommel with Bust
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising an oval base and head-shaped finial with drilled features and striated headdress. 12.5 grams, 23 mm
From the old collection of a Yorkshire, UK, gentleman. Property of a private collector, West London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Medieval 'Book of Amos' Manuscript Leaf from a Latin Bible
France, 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Vellum leaf with dense bastarda script in two blocks to each page; decorated versals in red with blue detailing; historiated capital 'U' with nimbate robed figure bearing a scroll; text from the Book of Amos (red text 'incipit liber Amos prophete'). 0.99 grams, 14.7 x 10.6 cm
Private collection, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
