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LOT 1282
Large Medieval Gilt Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (15.29 grams, 68 mm).
A scalloped lozengiform horse harness pendant with integral suspension loop, central organic cross, the arms expanding into foliate forms; traces of gilding.
ProvenanceAcquired early 2000s.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1282
Large Medieval Gilt Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Medieval and Other Ring Collection
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £111
A mixed group of copper-alloy rings of various types and sizes, mostly with engraved geometric motifs to the bezels, together with a 'year' ring incised with a tally of 'III'. 49.7 grams total, 17-26 mm
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman. -
Medieval and Other Ring Collection
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £117
A mixed group of copper-alloy rings of various types and sizes, including examples set with glass cabochons, openwork shoulders, punched and incised geometric motifs, and a bezel dated '1898', amongst others. 34.9 grams total, 20-24 mm
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman. -
Medieval Knight's 'Swinburn Family' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Three Boar's Heads
13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
A copper-alloy heater shield-shaped harness pendant with integral suspension loop to the upper edge; one face displaying a heraldic device composed of three boars' heads left with remaining traces of red enamel in the field. 16.2 grams, 45 mm
Found near Snargate, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-56AC78, dating it to c.1280-1350 A.D.
The triple boar's head arms is associated with several members of the Swinburne (sometimes Swynbourne) family in the late 13th to early 14th century period.