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LOT 1637
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
CIRCA 14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.72 grams, 25 mm).
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. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-1431E4.
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Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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. -
Large Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Mount with Crowned R
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £320
Quatrefoil in plan with triangular tab between each lobe, blue and red enamelled design displaying a crowned capital letter R, with trace remains of gilding; mounting lug to reverse. 24.4 grams, 42 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Foliage
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
The slender hoop expanding to carinated shoulders, elliptical bezel engraved with stylised foliage. 1.71 grams, 18.50 mm overall, 16.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
