Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Horse Harness Pendant

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. 71 grams total, 21-57 mm



Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-9E41E1.

Depicted standing on the back of a peacock with his right hand extended in a gesture of benediction, crozier in his left hand. 2.19 grams, 24 mm

Fine condition.

Found on the Thames foreshore at Chiswick, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.

The majority bearing initials, including a crowned IHC monogram; blackletter 'B'; a possible cross cercelee within a double roundel and pellet border; together with other motifs and initials. 59 grams total, 27-52 mm



Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic.