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LOT 1645
Medieval Iron Bell Group
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 5 in. (1.4 kg total, 3-12.5 cm).
Comprising bells of various types, sizes and dates, most with a suspension loop and some retaining their clappers. [16, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Of heater shield type, displaying a bird walking left passant regardant; trace remains of enamel; suspension loop above. 6.02 grams, 40 mm
Found UK. Acquired on the UK art market after 2000. Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.WMID-BFE324.
Pendants such as this were suspended from horse harnesses using mounts rivetted to the straps. Harness pendants appear to have come into fashion in the 12th century, growing more numerous in the 13th century. In the second half of the 13th century, heraldic designs on them appeared and by the end of the 14th century, the fashion for such pendants was in decline. -
Medieval and Later Metallic Ring Group
13th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Each of a different type and displaying a different decorative scheme to the bezel; including one example with remains of enamelling. 63 grams total, 17-26 mm
Ex Surrey, UK, collection, formed before 2000. Acquired from TimeLine Auctions, 2016, lot 27. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. -
Medieval Iron Artefact Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising socketted spearheads and arrowheads of various types. 1.45 kg total, 17.5-41 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
