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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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Medieval to Post Medieval 'Thames' Bronze Sword Hanger and Chape Group
15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising chapes of various styles and clothes fittings of ornate and plain forms. 76 grams total, 35-72 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s. -
Anglo-Norman Zoomorphic Strap Junction
11th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Grotesque human head in relief to centre, crescentic remains of one loop above, trapezoidal lug below; trace remains of red enamelling. 17.9 grams, 51 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, 2023. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
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 incised with a female figure possibly holding an arrow to one face and what is apparently a mythical beast or other animal to the other. 23 grams, 18.7 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Examining the medieval miniatures, the knives were diagonally suspended, but the vertical suspension was the most common method in all periods. With the contrivance of an additional inner scabbard it was possible to carry more than one knife.
