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LOT 1937
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Flower
13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (11.8 grams, 38 mm).
Rectangular pendant with a six-petalled red enamelled flower surrounded by a wavy border, pierced through the lower edge. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s.
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LOT 1937
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Flower
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
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Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border. 0.75 grams, 18 mm
Found Suffolk, UK.
The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD. -
Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant
England, 1100-1300 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Rectangular-section equal-arm cross with integral pierced lug above. 5.78 grams, 29 mm
Found Brigstock, Northamptonshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.53488. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Crowned R
England, 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With D-section hoop and ellipsoid plaque; incuse motif of capital 'R' and crown above; supplied with an impression. 8.10 grams, 26.03 mm overall, 20.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)
Found Melchbourne, Bedfordshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.34344.
The 'crowned R' motif appears on pilgrim badges in the 14th century, where it is often assumed to refer to King Edward the Confessor, or possibly Regina coeli 'Mary, Queen of Heaven'.
