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LOT 1745
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
MEDIEVAL 'THAMES' CURRIER LEATHER-WORKING KNIFE GROUP WITH MAKER'S MARKS
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 - 5 3/4 in. (59 grams total, 12-14.5 cm).
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 - 5 3/4 in. (59 grams total, 12-14.5 cm).
Comprising a short blade with spur and short tang, maker's marks 'GB' and 'B' to obverse; similar blade in original wooden handle with maker's mark 'G' to obverse. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa 1984.
Property of an Essex collector.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
