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LOT 1658
Medieval Iron Horse Bit Group
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
9 - 12 3/4 in. (1.2 kg total, 23-32.5 cm).
Comprising a complete articulated snaffle-bit with openwork tongue-plate, an articulated curb-bit, and other items. [4]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval and Later Pottery Group
Circa 15th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Mainly comprising glazed vessels and fragments including tripod handled pots, tankards, chamber pots, handed bowls, a bowl with polychrome bird motif and a number of stamped pewter tankards and jugs. 15.7 kg total, 11-28 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Horse Harness Pendant with Flowers
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Square-shaped with integral suspension loop; moulded central design of three flowers springing from an oval base, annulet to each corner, field split in half vertically and enamelled azure (left field) and gules (right field); extensive remains of gilding to front and reverse. 2.77 grams, 22 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic.
Similar to an example from Sparham, Norfolk, published in Ashley (2002: p9, number 32), where the device is described as a "three limbed tree", but the colour scheme appears identical. -
Medieval Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Mount
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
An elaborate quatrefoil with mounting stud to centre on reverse; device a crowned capital letter 'R'; trace remains of red enamel. 22.2 grams, 41 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic.
The letter could possess either religious or secular significance.