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LOT 1789
Tudor 'Thames' Iron Knife Group
16TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/8 - 5 7/8 in. (112 grams total, 10.5-15 cm).
Comprising four single-edged knives including one with openwork grip. [4]
ProvenanceFound Thames foreshore, London, UK, 1970s-1980s.
Ex UK collection.
Property of a Hampshire, UK gentleman.
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Post Medieval 'Thames' Iron Scissors and Shears Group
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
The scissors articulate with decorative moulding and columns of pricked dots on both sides of the lower body; shears with tapering blades with chamfered lower edges. 45 grams total, 11.2-13 cm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK. -
'The West Lindsey' Tudor Gold Dress Pin
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Composed of a curved and crimped shaft tapering to a point; the hollow globular head cast with foliate ornament and simulated filigree rings. 0.8 grams, 40 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, UK, on Wednesday 20th October 2010. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.SWYOR-FF9E65. Disclaimed under the Treasure Act with reference no.2010 T676. -
Framed Watercolour Painting
India, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
A textual panel with a figural scene in watercolour at the centre, polychrome floral border; mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 1.14 kg, 42.2 x 30.2 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
