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LOT 1671
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Royal Arms
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (8.99 grams, 35 mm).
An elaborate quatrefoil with remains of base of suspension loop; shield gules three lions passant gardant in pale or; trace remains of gilding. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
Cf. Clark, J. ed., The Medieval Horse And Its Equipment, Museum of London, 2004, item 64.
FootnotesThe heraldry references the medieval royal arms of England prior to 1340, when the arms of France were added to those of England. It should, however, be noted that the use of these former arms continued in use on small portable items for some period of time after 1340.
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LOT 1671
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Royal Arms
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Large Medieval Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Mount with Crowned R
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Opening Bid: £320
Quatrefoil in plan with triangular tab between each lobe, blue and red enamelled design displaying a crowned capital letter R, with trace remains of gilding; mounting lug to reverse. 24.4 grams, 42 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Stained Glass Panel with the Crucifixion
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