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LOT 1613
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Group
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/4 in. (18 grams total, 23-43 mm).
A shield-shaped example displaying a rampant lion; square-shaped pendant with fleur; hinged pendant with lion in roundel to both panels. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Nottinghamshire, UK.
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LOT 1613
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Medieval and Later Bronze Artefact Group
Circa 12th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising complete and fragmentary artefacts including: crotal bells; clothes clasps; finger rings; heart-shaped mounts; furniture fittings; purse bars and other miscellaneous items, including gilt examples. 680 grams total, 14-60 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Medieval and Later Dutch Pottery Pit Dug Fragment Group
Circa 15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Most glazed and from various vessel types, including examples with decoration. 15.5 kg total, 2-15 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Stag's Head
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of a hexagonal stem with collars and trilobate loop, circular die bearing a facing stag's head caboshed, with a cross between the antlers, surrounding Latin inscription 'IESVS MERCI' ('Jesus have mercy on me'); accompanied by an impression. 8.6 grams, 24 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-9CFE1B.
The design reflects the visions of St Eustace (2nd century) and Saint Hubert (8th century), who saw a stag with cross between antlers whilst hunting.
