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Large Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Roundel with Lion Large Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Roundel with Lion Large Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Roundel with Lion
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LOT 2350

Large Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Roundel with Lion

CIRCA 13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

2 3/8 in. (40.2 grams, 61 mm).

Discoid with ropework border and pelleted ring, reserved voided hexafoil enclosing a seated lion; stud to reverse.

Provenance

Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015.
Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.

CONDITION
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LOT 2350

Large Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Roundel with Lion

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£150 (EUR 174; USD 203) +BP*

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