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Carolingian Silver-Gilt Horse Harness Mount Carolingian Silver-Gilt Horse Harness Mount Carolingian Silver-Gilt Horse Harness Mount
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LOT 1256

Carolingian Silver-Gilt Horse Harness Mount

800-888 AD

2 1/4" (14 grams, 65 mm).

A superb chip carved mount, D-shaped with a narrow neck and ring; the body concave with three floral motifs, strapwork between; above the neck a pierced chip-carved plate; to the reverse two attachment loops.

Provenance

Private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK; acquired late 1980's-early 1990's.

CONDITION
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LOT 1256

Carolingian Silver-Gilt Horse Harness Mount

Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,212

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