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LOT 1878
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (12.9 grams, 47 mm).
Quatrefoil pendant with a hanger, formed as four circular discs, each with a six-petalled flower. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s.
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LOT 1878
Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
13th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Lozenge-shaped pendant with lion rampant, bend with red enamel. 6.5 grams, 35 mm
From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. -
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Medieval Silver-Gilt Betrothal Ring
15th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Featuring a fluted band with a crowned heart flanked by roses. 6.18 grams, 23.84 mm overall, 19.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired on the European art market. -
Medieval Gold Stirrup Ring with Sapphire
13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Slender keeled hoop and a high bezel set with a polished sapphire cabochon. 2.24 grams, 23.70 mm overall, 18.14 x 19.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13389-258004.
The style of the ring is known as a stirrup ring due to the resemblance the form has to stirrups on a horse. During the Middle Ages, gemstones were often associated with magical and protective properties that they were believed to possess. Gemstones could protect against evil or poisons, as well as heightening the individual’s characteristics and strengths. Sapphires were frequently worn by Bishops and other clergy due to their ability to promote their bearer’s chastity and piety. Sapphires were believed to be able to change colour if the wearer acted sinfully or lacked faith; it was because of this belief that jewels set with sapphires were worn as symbols of honesty and devout faith.
