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LOT 1863
Medieval Knight's Enamelled 'Bigot Family' Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (15.68 grams, 41 mm).
Heater-shaped with suspension loop, incuse cross with five reserved scallops; arms associated with the Bigot family. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1863
Medieval Knight's Enamelled 'Bigot Family' Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Including teardrop-shield, crescent and other types with gilt detailing. 40 grams total, 38-45 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. 1.27 grams, 22 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD. -
Roman, Medieval and Later Artefact Group
1st-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Including buckles, strap ends, buttons, brooches, hooked tangs, a ring and other types. 117 grams total, 15-89 mm
Found Norfolk, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Among the various objects you can note an important Roman copper-alloy brooch of Colchester derivative (Harlow 2.a sub-type,NMS-58B6C4). These are usually dated between 60 and 150 AD.
