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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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Discoid in plan with central cross potent in a border with legend '+ S' ELES FIL ALTMI' (seal of Ellis son of Altmus(?)). 15.6 grams, 32 mm
Ex Paul Moore collection, Sussex, UK, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's display card. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
'Altmus' appears as a family name in Germany but is not known as a personal name. -
Medieval Gold Ring with Cabochon Garnet
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With round-section hoop and inverted pyramidal cell, inset garnet cabochon. 3.59 grams, 27.40 mm overall, 18.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
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Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising two cruciform plaques joined at the hinged finial, voided and with bossed detailing. 12.8 grams, 42 mm
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