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LOT 1573
Medieval and Later 'Thames' Thimble Collection
CIRCA 15TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 7/8 in. (26 grams total, 16-23 mm).
Comprising ring-type thimbles and a domed top thimble, four with dimples, one notched around the top edge; one 17th century ornate thimble with hatched strapwork design, enigmatic incised inscription around the bottom edge. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
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Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
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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. -
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Shield-shaped with integral suspension loop, bearing a device of 'Or two pales azure, overall a fess gules', or possibly azure, two pales sable, overall a fess gules; much surviving red and blue enamel. 3.72 grams, 25 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-1431E4. -
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.
