Auction 154 – 5 - 9 December 2023
Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
Part 1: Tu, 05.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description
Medieval Bronze Priest's Laver Pouring Spout with Dog's Head
14th-15th century A.D. With stylised detailing, mouth closed around a round-section spout, curved round-section neck with section cut away for attachment. See Lewis, J.M., Bronze Aquamaniles and Ewers, Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 7, 1991, for a similar example excavated from Cardiff Castle moats. 82 grams, 81 mm (3 1/8 in.).
Found Wiltshire, UK. Property of a Durham, UK, gentleman.
A priest's laver was a large ceremonial basin used for ritual ablutions. [No Reserve]
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Bidding
| Price realized | 50 GBP |
| Starting price | 5 GBP |
| Estimate | 30 GBP |
The auction is closed.
