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LOT 1827
Medieval Thames Pewter 'Spangels' Collection
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 5/8 in. (0.84 grams total, 1.2 - 1.5 cm).
Each with a discoid body and twin attachment loops; each decorated in relief with floral and zoomorphic designs. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
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Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Early to mid-15th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang; bifacial pommel engraved with a foliate motif within a border. 46 grams, 20.5 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Knife handles were made of wood, horn, bone or metal. Wood, a cheap, readily available and easily worked material, was by far the most common and most of the species used are both hard and flexible. -
Large Medieval Gilded Bronze Horse Harness Mount
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising an openwork cruciform design within an annular frame; extensive traces of gilding remaining. 19.1 grams, 54 mm
Acquired late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. -
Medieval Iron Artefact Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed of tanged sickle blades of various profiles. 1.75 kg total, 27.5-39 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
