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LOT 0698

Roman to Medieval Iron Artefact Group

CIRCA 1ST-16TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/4 - 5 in. (368 grams total, 4.3-12.5 cm).

Comprising: a bell; fire steel; fish arrow point; tanged 'fork'; ram's head mount; together with other miscellaneous items. [7, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.

CONDITION

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LOT 0698

Roman to Medieval Iron Artefact Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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