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LOT 1639
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Collection
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 2 1/4 in. (71 grams total, 21-57 mm).
Comprising: a complete heraldic pendant accompanied by a Portable Antiquities Scheme record, quatrefoil in plan with a triangular tab between each foil creating a central shield bearing a worn heraldic device, possibly azure, a bend cotticed or, with worn remains of red and blue enamelling and trace remains of gilding, dated c.1340-1450; a square fitting displaying an X-motif and remains of gilding, stud to reverse; quatrefoil pendant with occluded loop and crowned shield to centre bearing heraldic device; large square-shaped pendant with broad bar, hatching and body, enigmatic recessed design with remains of blue and red enamelling and gilding; rectangular pendant with bars to one edge, circular piercing to three corners, enigmatic recessed design; fitting comprising two joined openwork discs with stars at the apex and studs to reverses. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-9E41E1.
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LOT 1639
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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Medieval and Later Lead Artefact Group
Circa 12th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Mainly comprising weights and spindle whorls, including examples with suspension loops and attachment piercings. 2 kg total, 14-67 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Flower
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Composed of a slender round-section hoop and bezel formed as a stylised flower head with recessed cells and central circular plaque. 6.51 grams, 25.10 mm overall, 20.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. -
Medieval Buckle and Plate Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Each displaying a zoomorphic and foliate design, most embellished with gilding or enamel. 25.4 grams total, 23-40 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic.
