Auction 160 – 3 - 8 September 2024
Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
Part 1: Tu, 03.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 2: We, 04.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Th, 05.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 06.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 07.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Su, 08.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.
Part 2: We, 04.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Th, 05.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 06.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 07.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Su, 08.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
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Description
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.. Comprising four examples with curved handles. Cf. similar specimen in PAS, PUBLIC-1CC6C6. 170 grams total, 5.7-10.8 cm (2 1/4 - 4 1/4 in.).
Fire steels were used to generate a spark from a 'strike-a-light' (a piece of flint or pyrite). The spark was directed into a tinder box containing a dry, flammable material such as charred linen until a flame was kindled.
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [5, No Reserve]
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Bidding
| Price realized | 55 GBP |
| Starting price | 5 GBP |
| Estimate | 50 GBP |
The auction is closed.
