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Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with the Royal Arms of England Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with the Royal Arms of England Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with the Royal Arms of England
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LOT 1854

Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with the Royal Arms of England

CIRCA 14TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 in. (6.73 grams, 40 mm).

Heater-shaped with red enamel field and reversed three lions passant gardant, with hinged hanger above. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found West Sussex, UK.

Literature

Cf. Ashley, S., Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002, item 55, for type, and 238, for arms.

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LOT 1854

Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with the Royal Arms of England

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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