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LOT 0376

Medieval Enamelled Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant for Philippa of Hainault, Queen of Edward III

EARLY 14TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 in. (11.8 grams, 39 mm).

Heater-shaped pendant with integral loop above; quartered arms, each a lion rampant on an enamelled field; possibly for Philippa of Hainault, Queen of Edward III, or Brabant. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found whilst searching with a metal detector at Steepton Bill Farm, Milton Abbas, West Dorset, on 3 April 2025 by Charles Bullock.

Accompanied by a copy of UKDFD report no.58557 and research by Bryan Phillips.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0376

Medieval Enamelled Gilt Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant for Philippa of Hainault, Queen of Edward III

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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