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LOT 1811
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Group
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 2 3/8 in. (28 grams total, 16-60 mm).
Comprising: heater shield pendant with reserved saltire; heater shield stud with reserved lion rampant; teardrop shield pendant with reserved lion rampant; lozenge pendant with radiating knops, central circular recess with enamel fill and reserved cinquefoil; T-shaped strap with attachment holes. [5, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found UK.
From the collection of a Wiltshire, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
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LOT 1811
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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