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LOT 0336
Large Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Mount with Crowned R
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (24.4 grams, 42 mm).
Quatrefoil in plan with triangular tab between each lobe, blue and red enamelled design displaying a crowned capital letter R, with trace remains of gilding; mounting lug to reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 0336
Large Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Mount with Crowned R
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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Medieval and Later Belt Mount Group
Mainly 14th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising mounts of various types, including examples retaining gilding: a 13th-15th century Lombardic letter M, for 'Maria'; a 16th-17th century lozenge displaying letter A with floral dashes below; numerous stylised flower-shaped mounts and flower decorated mounts; various shell-shaped mounts, possibly associated with pilgrimage; a squashed 'hoop' with floral piercings to one face; a square plaque displaying a bird amongst flowering tendrils. 70 grams total, 11-47 mm
Found Thames foreshore, Tower of London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report numbers LON-33F3F4; LON-45DA48. -
Medieval Base Silver Ring with Star
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With keeled hoop, the shoulders with a raised leaf-shaped plaque; round bezel with a stylised star motif on a textured field. 11.94 grams, 24.71 mm overall, 18.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Square with a suspension loop to the top edge; recessed heater-shield displaying a rampant lion facing right in relief. 11.05 grams, 45 mm
From the Sullivan family collection, UK; acquired since 2003.
