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LOT 1701
Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Group
CIRCA 12TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 4 1/4 in. (724 grams total, 1.5-10.8 cm).
Comprising: crotal bells; buttons; buckles; utensils; mounts; strap ends; clothes fasteners and other miscellaneous objects, many displaying decorative elements. [123, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Medieval Knight's Bronze 'De Bohun Family' Heraldic Horse Harness Mount
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a heater shield with once enamelled arms 'a bend coticed between six lions rampant' (de Bohun family). 9.2 grams, 31 mm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Cross
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With D-section hoop, expanding shoulders with hatching; the round bezel with a central cross motif within a lozenge, hatched background. 6.35 grams, 20.22 mm overall, 16.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. -
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Royal Arms
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
An elaborate quatrefoil with remains of base of suspension loop; shield gules three lions passant gardant in pale or; trace remains of gilding. 8.99 grams, 35 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic.
The heraldry references the medieval royal arms of England prior to 1340, when the arms of France were added to those of England. It should, however, be noted that the use of these former arms continued in use on small portable items for some period of time after 1340.
