Medieval Iron Knife with Ave Maria

拍品描述

Circa 15th century A.D. Narrow single-edged blade with integral bolster, flared scale-tang hilt with integral finial; brass finial with female bust to one face, 'AVE' to the other. 20 grams, 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.). Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s. These knives were imported from Flanders but were also made in England by immigrant Flemish craftsmen. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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