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LOT 1594
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim's Bell Group
15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 in. (21.8 grams total, 18-25 mm).
Comprising squashed bells of various types, including examples retaining their suspension loops, with 'petal' shaped lower body and with simple decoration. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
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Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang; bifacial pommel engraved with a female figure to one face and an enigmatic design to the other. 35 grams, 17 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
There were four essential ways to carry the small knifes in late Middle Ages: a) with the scabbard tucked diagonally behind belt, without suspension loop; b) without scabbard, simply thrust through the purse of the belt; c) with the scabbard tied horizontally at waist with suspension holes in the widened handle flap; d) suspended vertically from thong looped over the belt, in the scabbard. -
Medieval Ceramic Group
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £14
Comprising a glazed pot with tripod feet and twin handles; carinated jug with remains of glaze and single handle; pot with one remaining foot and handle and remains of glaze; chips and cracks to each. 3.8 kg total, 17-29 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Silver Pendant Group
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Two sheet-silver pendants displaying a stylised floral motif, one retaining suspension loop. 13.5 grams total, 25-34 mm
On the German art market, before 2000. Acquired from TimeLine Auctions, 2016, lot 32. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
