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Click here to subscribe15th-16th century A.D.. Comprising a single-edged scale-tang knife with two fixing rivets, and a substantial triangular-section whittle-tang blade with discoid bolster and securing plate at the end, hilt replaced. 278 grams total, 27.5- 33.5 cm (10 3/4 - 13 1/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [2, No Reserve]
14th-16th century A.D.. Including scale-tang and whittle-tang types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Cf. Bailey, G., Finds Identified, Witham, 2000, p.76-7. 145 grams total, 8.1-19.6 cm (3 1/4 - 7 3/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [7, No Reserve]
14th-19th century A.D.. Collection of crotal bells labelled and mounted in a felt-lined glazed wooden display case with explanatory text and illustration; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Bailey, G., Detector Finds, Witham, 1999, p.43. 4.6 kg total, 51 x 35.5 x 8.5 cm (20 x 14 x 3 3/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
19th century A.D.. By William Smith and Charles Eaton; obverse: head with radiate crown; reverse: crowned figure with dagger and chalice. See Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, p.278-9. 112 grams, 10.7 cm (4 1/4 in.). Billy and Charlies, also known as the Shadwell forgeries, refer to a very extensive series of fake antiquities made in Victorian London by William Smith (Billy) and Charles Eaton (Charley). They were mudlarks who searched the Thames for items of value. William Edwards, a London antique dealer, made Billy's acquaintance around about 1845, and he met Charley some years later. He paid them for items of interest that they found. Billy and Charley earned money from this until 1857, when they decided to counterfeit antiquities. They cast objects from lead or pewter, cutting dies into plaster of Paris moulds with nails and knives, and bathing the finished items in acid to simulate aging. Their commonest products were medallions, but others included daggers, statuettes, ampullae and even small shrines; as they were both illiterate the inscriptions on many of the objects are nonsense. They sold their forgeries to very prominent collectors of the time who thought they were genuine. Eventually, due to the large volume of objects that were appearing on the market, they were arrested and tried at court though they could not be found guilty of any crime at the time. They were released and carried on producing fakes but their style of manufacture had become well known and they eventually disappeared from history.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
13th-14th century A.D.. Annular in plan with two segmented hoop, inset sapphire cabochons, separate pin. Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840, Witham, 2004, p.107, fig.(1)3.25. 1.17 grams, 14 mm (5/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12295-219667. [No Reserve]
13th century A.D.. Comprising a narrow shank rising to a triangular bezel with inset lapis lazuli cabochon at the apex. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 565, for type. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.26-27, fig.13, and p.29. 3.42 grams, 28.86 mm overall, 17.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
14th-15th century A.D.. With lateral angle handles and low-relief 'IHS' monogram to one face of the bulb, hatched design to the reverse. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.14-17. 39.7 grams, 54 mm (2 1/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
14th-20th century A.D.. Including beehive, annular, bell-shaped and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 96 grams total, 11-20 mm (3/8 - 3/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [27, No Reserve]
6th-11th century A.D.. Including three biconvex spindle whorls with low-relief detailing, a bronze hooked tag and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004, p. 91 (hooked tag). 114 grams total, 25-32 mm (1 - 1 1/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [5, No Reserve]
Late 17th-early 19th century A.D.. Comprising: breech and shoe, hat, belt ands stock/nap bronze buckles; clasps for pouches; a clay pipe; spare flint holders; a flint for musket; a flint for pistol; a bronze spur; military buttons for Royal Marine, Artillery, Coldstream and Dragoon Guards from 1795 to 1820; an officer’s whistle; a bayonet holder. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector finds 7, Witham, 2011, pp.31-42, for similar items. Bailey, G., Detector finds 7, Witham, 2011, figs.5, p.31 and 24, p.40 (nap buckle); 7, p.32 and 25, p.41 (musket flint); 9, p.32 and 27, p.41 (pistol flint); 10,12, p.32 and 2,28, pp.37,41 (spare flint lead holders); 14a-c, p.32 and 30, p.41 (clasp for pouch); 15a-c, p.33 (clasp for pouch); 17, p.33 and 32, p.42 (copper shoe buckle); 18a-c, p.33 and 33, p.42 (copper bayonet frog); 22a-c, p.34 and 36, p.42 (copper fastener with suspension loop); 23, p.34 and 35, p.42 (bronze belt buckle); 21, p.40 (Royal Artillery copper button). 22, p.40 (belt buckle 1800-1820). 1.36 kg total, case: 30.5 x 22 x 6.5 cm (12 x 8 5/8 x 2 1/2 in.). Various military items have been recovered from the military sites of the Napoleonic Wars. Buttons are the most common items, made of copper, with some signs of gilding and silvering. Also small buckles are frequent finds, as well as musket balls and musket parts. These latter are rare because the individual soldiers were responsible for the care and maintenance of their fire-arms.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [29, No Reserve]
15th-16th century A.D.. Comprising a plain hoop with frond to each shoulder, square cell to the bezel with claw setting; inset probably older blue glass cloison. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 660, for type. 7.10 grams, 25.77 mm overall, 19.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
17th century A.D.. Including one with large double-tongue, one with D-shaped plate for attachment to a strap, and other types. 64 grams total, 33-71 mm (1 1/4 - 2 3/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [4, No Reserve]
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.. Highly detailed bearded head with thick hair locks surmounted by a pseudo-Corinthian helmet with high crest; the breast covered by a scale armour (squama) fitted with shoulder-guards. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 6, Witham, 2008, p.95, fig.C16.53. 82 grams, 75 mm (3 in.). The pseudo-Corinthian or Apulo-Corinthian helmet, here worn by the divinity, was originally a legionary helmet, which transformed in the late Consular Age into an officer's helmet, to become a typical attribute of the commanders and then of the war god.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
11th-12th century A.D.. Including a substantial swivel for a hunting dog with beast-head detailing to the loops, a thin swivel with similar heads on both loops and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 5, Witham, 2002, p.70ff. 45 grams total, 25-51 mm (1 - 2 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [5, No Reserve]
18th-19th century A.D.. Including crucifix pendant, biconvex finger ring, brooch with rotating George III coin and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 175 grams total, 17-84 mm (5/8 - 3 1/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [6, No Reserve]
Circa 19th century A.D.. Comprising two nut crackers, consisting of two arms hinged at the top, one with ring design on the handles, both with the top inner sections provided with pips to grip the nut. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector finds 2, Witham, 2001, pp.40-43, for similar examples. 243 grams total, 24.3 - 25.8 cm (9 1/2 - 10 1/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [2, No Reserve]
9th-11th century A.D.. With large discoid bow, barrel shank and hooked bit, trefoil slot to the rear edge; the large circular bow with openwork tree motif, pointillé detailing. Cf. for three similar shaped keys found in Sweden, see the Swedish History Museum, Stockholm, display no.19, including one from Ramsättra, Köping parish, Öland, Sweden. 39 grams total, 58 mm (2 1/4 in.). In the Viking Age, keys were a symbol of power worn prominently attached to the belt or chatelaine of the lady of the household. Handing over the set of keys may have formed part of the marriage ceremony, when the bride accepted her new role as the leading female of the community. In Anglo-Saxon England, the contents of the locked areas (cupboards and chests) were the specific responsibility of the lady, the key-holder.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
14th century A.D.. Discoid seal with loop to the reverse, legend and central device of the vernicle. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 4 - Finds Identified, Witham, 2000, p.29, fig.18. 4.07 grams, 21 mm (3/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
Mid 18th-mid 19th century A.D.. Including gilt and tinned types with heraldic crests on torses and crowns, rampant lions and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series and Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840. Cf. Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840, Witham, 2004, p.40-83 1.41 kg total, 37 x 26.6 cm including box (14 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
Circa 16th century A.D.. Comprising: a single-edged peasant iron dagger with reconstructed wooden handle; a Tudor iron knife with scale tang handle and a decorative pommel; an early type of iron fork (pricker) with reconstructed wooden handle. 633 grams total, knife: 14.5-42.5 cm (5 3/4 - 16 3/4 in.). Knives with long wide blades would have been used at table for carving meat, but in difficult times they could be a proper weapon in the hand of common people. The practice to carrying knives for everyday use continued for many centuries.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [3, No Reserve]
14th-19th century A.D.. Including mainly double-loop and D-framed types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 5, Witham, 1995, p.24-25. 506 grams total, 17-77 mm (5/8 - 3 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [43, No Reserve]
4th-5th century A.D.. Comprising: an amphora-shaped strap end decorated with rings and dots, the centre ornamented by a star surrounded by small dots and circles; a shield-shaped strap end, with a concave crescent on each side; an openwork decorated fitting with a kidney shaped motif in each quarter; a shield-shaped decorated strap end, with kidney-shaped openwork design; and a propeller shaped mount. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 6, fig.C11.7, for a similar belt propeller. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 7, Witham, 2011, pp.67 and 70, fig.1; Detector Finds 6, pp.41,54, for all items except the belt propeller. 75 grams total, 29-66 mm (1 1/8- 2 1/2 in.). In Britain like in all of the West, all the elements intended for the embellishment of belts and harnesses also evolved towards new forms, the geometry of which bears witness to strong Germanic influences. Beside the typical propeller stiffener belts (Richborough), probably of Danubian origin, we have less ornate wide-belt types, represented by the Winchester example. Belt-plaques of triangular shape, often gilded, beast-shaped at the extremity, were excavated in the south of Britain (Cirencester). Rigid belt-plates with the buckle shaped like a dolphin came from Richborough, Wye and Sleaford (class 3, type B, Sommer), Tripontium, Mucking, Wycombe, Alwalton (type I-B, Hawkes, also in Richborough) and type Mainz, Savgar, Totanés (Colchester, often with associated propeller stiffeners). Type Hawkes I-A and I-B present similarities with the Simancas typologies, found in Lankhills. The type Tirig is attested at Lydney Park, the Böhme A in Richborough. Strap ends are usually heart-shaped or amphora-shaped (Richborough). These belt fittings were characteristic of the Roman army in Britain at the beginning of the 5th century.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [5, No Reserve]
1st-4th century A.D.. Iron shoe with lateral curved plates with attachment rings rear panel with bar also for attachment. Cf. Junkelmann, M., Die Reiter Roms, Teil III: Zubehor, Reitweise Bewaffnung, Mainz, 1992, fig.100-102, for the type (type I of Junkelmann's classification). 363 grams, 15 cm (6 in.). Hipposandals (soleae ferreae) were used on horses with injured hooves, a sort of equine orthopaedic shoe used by the mulomedicus, i.e. a Roman military veterinarian. Another important function was that to protect the hooves of the horse from injuries and damages from hard objects. The hippo sandal of type 1 was formed from a sub-oval plate which tapered towards the front and rear with projections at the front, back and on either side. The heel was upturned at about 45 degrees and flared outwards. It would have terminated with a downward facing hook, now missing. The base of the sole was flat.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
13th-14th century A.D.. Discoid in shape with central eight-petalled flower within a roundel, surrounding 'S’ THOME FIL WALTE = SEAL OF THOMAS SON OF WALTER' legend. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds, Witham, 1999, p.55, fig.18, for a similar seal. 95 grams, 12.5 x 12.5 cm (5 x 5 in.). During the medieval period the use of seals on documents, letters and packages became widespread. Lead was cheap to use and easy to engrave, and from the late 12th until the end of 13th century seals of this type, with very conventional central designs, were important possessions amongst the lower classes.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
6th-15th century A.D.. Comprising: a 6th century Dark Age round gilded brooch; a 15th century medieval bronze swivel hook with domed shaped gilded top; and a 11th-12th century copper-alloy chape with plain top half, the lower part ending in a wolf’s head covered with small indentations and raised ears, with a small suspension loop on the snout. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector finds 7, Witham, 2011, fig.3a&b, p.103, for similar medieval gilded studs. Bailey, G., Detector finds 6, Witham, 2008, pp.3,5-6, fig.C1.12, for the gilded swivel hook or stud; Bailey, G., Detector finds 7, Witham, 2011, fig.28, p.102, for the medieval strap end. 35 grams total, 27-65 mm (1 - 2 1/2 in.). Most of the strap ends recovered in Britain date from the 12th century onwards, this being the period when they were widely used by both men and women. The strap end was made from various metals including bronze, copper (normally gilded, silvered or tinned) pewter, tin, silver, gold and iron. Our specimen, probably dated to 11th-12th century A.D., continue the style of the Anglo-Viking beast mounts of the previous centuries.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [3, No Reserve]
Circa 14th-20th century A.D.. Including annular, beehive and other types with irregular dimples. 65 grams total, 12-25 mm (1/2 - 1 in.). In England, thimbles first occurred around 1300, probably under the influence of the Hispano-Moresque examples. However, it wasn't until around 1350 that thimbles became objects of everyday use in England.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [15, No Reserve]
13th-14th century A.D.. With slender hoop and four applied quatrefoil plates, alternating plain and twisted hoop sections; free-running pin. Published on the front cover of Bailey, G., Detector Finds 1, Witham, 1992, also p.47-48, no.6; and Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840, Witham, 2004, p.107, fig.(1)3.26. 7.29 grams, 46 mm (1 3/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
14th-15th century A.D.. D-shaped in section, bell-shaped containers, some with low-relief detailing; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 489 grams total, 54-79 mm (2 1/8 - 3 1/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [6, No Reserve]
14th-19th century A.D.. Including double-loop, rectangular, annular and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Cf. Bailey, G., Finds Identified, Witham, 2000, pp.76-81 429 grams total, 15-79 mm (5/8 - 3 1/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [38, No Reserve]
18th-20th century A.D.. Including tinned and bronze types with heraldic, rosette, geometric and other designs; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series as well as Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, pp.18-29. 427 grams total, 11-34 mm (1/2 - 1 3/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [136, No Reserve]
1st millennium B.C.-4th century A.D.. Comprising: amuletic pendant in the form of a fly with hatched wings; amuletic wishbone pendant; figure fragment; mount formed as the bust of Minerva with crested helmet; Bronze Age butterfly toggle. Bailey, G., Buttons and Fasteners 500 BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004, item 10.1 (butterfly toggle). 34.5 grams total, 23-35 mm (7/8 - 1 3/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [5, No Reserve]
4th century A.D. or later. Hand-forged with square-section spikes. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 5, Witham, 2002, p.79, fig.1. 8.74 grams, 42 mm (1 5/8 in.). Caltrops have been recovered from Roman sites where military action took place, and from medieval fortresses areas. Caltrops were used to slow down an enemy infantry attack, and were a deterrent to mounted soldiers.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
11th-12th century A.D.. The hoop with frond to each outer edge below a square panel with reserved cross-crosslet motif, square bezel with raised lozenge and reserved cross pommée. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.24-5. 1.41 grams, 19.05 mm overall, 16.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2 , USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12) (3/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
16th-19th century A.D.. Including rosette and floral types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 407 grams total, 43-62 mm (1 5/8 - 2 3/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [11, No Reserve]
12th-13th century A.D.. Discoid in shape with central eight-petalled flower within a roundel, surrounding '+ S’ EVSTACII DE OF’FAR' seal of Eustace of Of'far legend; accompanied by an impression. Bailey, G., Detector Finds Witham, 1999, p.55 fig.18; Bailey, G., Finds identified Witham, 2000, p.26 fig.3. 18 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.). During the medieval period the use of seals on documents, letters and packages became widespread. Lead was cheap to use and easy to engrave, and from the late 12th until the end of 13th century seals of this type, with very conventional central designs, were important possessions amongst the lower classes.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
Circa 19th century A.D.. Including types with a disc or spur heel, rouletted band beneath the rim, high-relief tendrils, scallop detailing and other types. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, pp.48-51. 1.14 kg total, 4-17 cm (1 1/2 - 6 3/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
Circa 15th century A.D.. Square in section with slightly rounded outer face. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 4, Witham, 2000, p.28. fig.13; cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.26. 4.00 grams, 19.78 mm overall, 15.99 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9) (3/4 in.). Cramp-rings were donatives issued every year on Good Friday by the monarch to prevent sickness, especially epilepsy. The rings were blessed in a religious service and sprinkled with holy water. The custom was officially abolished at the Reformation.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
Circa 2nd-10th century A.D.. Comprising a Roman U-shaped spur with lateral lugs and prick spur; an Anglo-Saxon iron spur with barley twist body and small terminals. Cf. De Shortt, H., ‘A provincial Roman spur from Longstock, Hants, and other spurs from Roman Britain,’ in The Antiquaries Journal, volume 39 issue 12, Cambridge, 1959, pp.61-76, fig.22 (Hod Hill) and 25 (Hadrian’s Wall), for similar Roman spurs. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 5 Witham, 2002, p.32, fig.1, for the Saxon spur. 254 grams total, 82-83 mm (3 1/4 in.). The Romans employed a light spur (calcar) made of bronze or iron, U-shaped and barely covering the heel. To the rear of the spur was a small point, and this form continued to be in use through the early Medieval period. The Saxon spurs were very similar to the Roman examples, although slightly larger and with a more spiked point.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [2, No Reserve]
13th century A.D.. Vesica-shaped with central frond motif, legend to the border 'S’ IVLIANE FIL ELYARPN' for 'seal of Julian(a) son/daughter of Elyarp(-)n'. 8.65 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.. Two snaffle bits with curb strap ring to each end, mounted on a fabric-covered display board with titling panel. 467 grams total, 17.5-20 cm (6 7/8 - 7 7/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [2, No Reserve]
17th-19th century A.D.. Comprising six adult- and child-sized pattens, each a ring with extended tongue fitted with rivets to secure the ring to a wooden platform; some in a glazed wooden fabric-lined display case with labels and explanatory text, one with reproduction wooden sole and leather upper showing how the patent is attached. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector finds 2, Witham, 1993, p.56. Published in Bailey, G., Detector finds 2, Witham, 1993, pp.55-57. 6.05 kg total, 11.5-81 cm (4 1/2 - 32 in.). Iron pattens first came into use probably in 17th century A.D., and gained popularity during the first half of that century. The original design of the patten was as one piece of shaped wood attached beneath the sole of the shoe; this evolved into to a wooden platform attached to the underside of an iron ring. The pattens were thus forerunners of the Wellington boot which came into use in the 19th century A.D.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [8, No Reserve]
14th-20th century A.D.. Including beehive, bell-shaped and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 97 grams total, 12-27 mm (1/2 - 1 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [26, No Reserve]
17th-18th century A.D.. Comprising a large side-axe with wide chin; a substantial felling axe with punched maker's mark 'K' to one face. 1.98 kg total, 16.5-20.5 cm (6 1/2 - 8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [2, No Reserve]
8th-11th century A.D.. Comprising: a fusiform bead with ribbed outer surface; roughly cut segment of a silver ingot often called 'hack silver'. See Hårdh, B., Silver in the Viking Age. A Regional-Economic Study, Acta Archaeologica Lundensia, no.25, Stockholm, 1996, for discussion. 9.2 grams total, 16-17 mm (5/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
13th-14th century A.D.. Comprising a gilt-bronze ring brooch with segmented face to the hoop, and a larger ring brooch with twisted ropework detailing; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004, items 13.1, 3.44. 3.6 grams total, 14-20 mm (5/8 - 3/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [2, No Reserve]
16th century A.D.. With flat oval cross-section stem, tapering very slightly from the bowl and ending in a simple ball seal knop; a maker's mark within a circular border has been stamped within the bowl, adjacent to the stem. Cf. similar spoon in PAS SOM-7C2A26. 37 grams, 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.). Spoons with this type of knop date from the 16th century A.D. The knop, when bearing an owner's initial, could be used as a seal. The bronze spoons of the Tudor era were inexpensive and not mentioned in wills, but if silvered or in silver they were often listed among their owner’s property.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
1840-1910 A.D.. Collection of mainly white-clay moulded smoking pipes; many with a caricature head forming the bowl, such as a bearded man or a lady wearing a bonnet; also a child's toy pipe and cigarette holders; mounted in a felt-lined glazed wooden display case; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.48-51. 4.85 kg total, 65 x 36.5 cm (25 5/8 x 14 3/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
16th century A.D.. Collection of military belt fittings including buckles and frames, strap hooks, scabbard chapes and other items, all mounted and labelled in a felt-lined glazed wooden display case; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Bailey, G., Detector Finds, Witham, 1992, p.7 (double-loop buckle frame). 3.8 kg total, 52.5 x 37 x 6 cm including case (20 3/4 x 14 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
17th century A.D.. With balustered stem, pierced loop finial with ornamental knops, an oval die with double-headed eagle flanked by 'TM' seriffed capital initials. 4.3 grams, 23 mm (1 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
14th-17th century A.D.. Including a substantial caddy, octagonal in plan with separate lid; a portion of cast grill from a church; heater-shaped and other weights; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 7, Witham, 2011, p.120, item 3a,b (heater-shaped weight). 1.33 kg total, 2.4-10.2 cm (1 - 4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [10, No Reserve]
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.. A spoon with broad bowl and barley twist handle and face to the finial, mounted on a fabric-covered display board with titling panel. 228 grams total, spoon: 15.7 cm (6 1/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
18th-20th century A.D.. Including tined and gilded types with mainly heraldic crests on torses; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series as well as Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD. Cf. Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD, Witham, 2004, pp.40-83. 269 grams total, 14-27 mm (5/8 - 1 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [48, No Reserve]
14th-19th century A.D.. Including thimbles, belt plates, seals and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, pp.52-3. 267 grams total, 16-93 mm (5/8 - 3 5/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [38, No Reserve]
Circa 18th century A.D.. With flared shoulders and square bezel; reserved foliage detailing on a nielloed field; inset lapis lazuli cloison with intaglio lion couchant. 9.26 grams, 24.76 mm overall, 16.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12) (1 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.. Circular pendant with eight lobes representing scallop shells, central roundel in red enamel, cross surrounded by a garland of daisies in blue enamel; lozenge-shaped pendant showing possibly a bird in flight. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 2, Witham, 1995, p.50-51, no.7, for the mount, and 31, for the lozenge-shaped pendant. 29.9 grams total, 32-55 mm (1 1/4 - 2 1/8 in.). The earliest known examples of heraldic pendants appeared in 12th century A.D., when the heraldry became popular among the western medieval knights, and their use as horse harness developed further in 13th-15th centuries A.D.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [2, No Reserve]
Circa 19th century A.D.. Including triangular and discoid types, the former with stamped numerals and dentilled upper edge; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 240 grams total, 22-71 mm (3/4 - 2 3/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [21, No Reserve]
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