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LOT 1648
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Toy Fragment Group
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 2 1/4 in. (20.3 grams total, 13-58 mm).
Composed of openwork architectural and floral elements, together with other miscellaneous fragments. [11, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
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Caltrops were scattered on battlefields in an effort to stop or slow advancing enemy cavalry or foot soldiers; regardless of how a caltrop lands, one spike is always facing upwards. -
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