Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill
Rare 15th Century Medieval Antique Spade Iron
Rare 15th Century Medieval Antique Spade Iron
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A rare 15thC English antique "spade iron".
It is also very sculptural, almost reminding us of two birds standing back-to-back, their necks outstretched, and beaks raised upwards.
What is a spade iron?
The Museum of London has a similar example in their own collection.
The two-sided iron-shod wooden spade was one of the most common to be produced, with the iron blade being a standard feature after the fourteenth century. Spades were usually constructed from a single piece of oak or ash, formed by a carpenter. The spade iron was then attached to the wooden blade and used as a cutting edge to dig into the soil.
Provenance - Sourced from a private Norfok-based property close to the village of Guist.
Condition - As per the images. Surface pitting and oxidation. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.
Size - Height 30.25 cm x Width 21 cm x Depth 2.5 cm x(12" x 8 1/4" x 1")
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