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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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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'. -
Medieval to Post Medieval Bronze and Other Artefact Group
12th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Large group of mixed artefacts, including clothes fasteners, mounts, brooches, buckles, coins, and others. 755 grams total, 11-83 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. N.B. This lot is for UK buyers only. -
Medieval Bronze Ring with Gem
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Featuring a narrow hoop and expanding shoulders, a conical bezel with four petals, set with a pale purple glass gem. 1.64 grams, 23.82 mm overall, 17.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
