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LOT 1868
Large Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Hanger
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (25.1 grams, 66 mm).
Discoid with domed centre and punched dots to the obverse, hinged bar with a suspension loop to each end. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From the private collection of the late Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK, acquired 1980s-1990s.
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LOT 1868
Large Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Hanger
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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