English Medieval - Iron Knife with Bone Handle > Lot No. 607

Description:
Circa 15th century AD. A rare and well preserved iron knife with bone handle scales, its straight-backed blade of narrow, tapering form and the shaped bone scales engraved with ring-and-dot motifs.

Measurements:
260mm long.

Condition:
Generally fine and stable, with slight loss to the butt end of one scale.

References:
Cf. London Museum Medieval Catalogue.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £100 - 150 (EUR 120 - 180; USD 160 - 240)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £95