Post Medieval Iron Folding Knife Group

One side with the Crucifixion scene, Virgin Mary and Saint John weeping at the foot of the cross, the soldier Longinus piercing the side of Jesus; the other side with a diptych painted on paper representing a crowned Saint George (Bet Gorgis) and his servant Seqrates dressed like a priest, watching the miracle of the transformation of water into wine; lines of Ge'ez text in black ink on the reverse; wooden frame with closure on both sides, surmounted by a small cross. 455 grams, 25.7 cm

The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permthrin, as a precaution.

Ex Cy Lester, an antiquarian bookseller, London, UK, circa 1990. Ex central London gallery.

Among the imagery of Ethiopian equestrian saints, three main representational categories can be distinguished: 1) simple portrait of the saint armed with spear or lance and holding the reins of a horse; 2) the saint spearing an enemy; 3) the saint according to one of the aforementioned types placed in a narrative scene.

Comprising: a statue base; musket ball tongues; teeth; knives; weapons and tools; buckles; musket balls; cutlery, including a pewter spoon; coins; decorative strap ends; Celtic axehead, together with other miscellaneous items. 2.8 kg total, 1-14.5 cm



Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.

Including tiles displaying the double-headed eagle, crowned shields flanked by heraldic beasts and hounds or other animals; with traces of glaze; some motifs worn. 3.21 grams total, 9 x 12.5 - 10.3 x 15.2 cm



Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.