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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]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
Literature
Cf. Clark, J. ed., The Medieval Horse And Its Equipment, Museum of London, 2004, item 64.
Footnotes
The 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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