A Ballock Knife

ENGLISH OR FLEMISH, LATE 15TH CENTURY

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A Ballock Knife
English or Flemish, late 15th Century
In excavated condition, with associated stout single-edged blade struck on one face with a maker's mark, a letter 'I', and conical wooden grip with characteristic lobes at the base, the flat top covered by a copper disc with stamped fleurs-de-lys border
10in. (27.4cm.)