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LOT 1843
Medieval to Tudor Period Iron Knife Collection
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
6 3/4 - 8 in. (213 grams total, 17-20.5 cm).
Group of three single-edged knife blades, each in a later whittle-tang handle with a laminated illustration of a medieval male costume. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Medieval Bronze and Other Artefact Collection
14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including thimbles, belt plates, seals and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 267 grams total, 16-93 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval 'Published' Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Mount and Pendant Group
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Circular pendant with eight lobes representing scallop shells, central roundel in red enamel, cross surrounded by a garland of daisies in blue enamel; lozenge-shaped pendant showing possibly a bird in flight. 29.9 grams total, 32-55 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
The earliest known examples of heraldic pendants appeared in 12th century A.D., when the heraldry became popular among the western medieval knights, and their use as horse harness developed further in 13th-15th centuries A.D. -
Medieval Bronze Cross on Base
10th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,500
Comprising an expanding-arm cross supporting a short neck with disc finial above; below, a short shank with trumpet-shaped baluster and triangular base, scooped in profile with segmented radiating legs and domed feet; a knop placed between each pair of legs. 669 grams, 23 cm
With Juliette Noujaim, Arqueologie, Islamic Art, Le Louvre des Antiquaires, Paris. Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2005. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12290-222317.
