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LOT 1718
Medieval Bronze Equine Bridle Strap Slide Group
CIRCA 11TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 1/8 in. (48.7 grams total, 23-28 mm).
Mixed group including conical and fluted-rosette types. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985.
From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman.
See Egan, G. & Pritchard, F., Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, for discussion.
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Medieval Gold Ring with Floral Bezel
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Opening Bid: £250
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Medieval Stained Glass Panel of a Bearded Man
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with Rieunier & Associes, 25 October 2004, no.52. Accompanied by a copy of a two page illustrated catalogue information page. -
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