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LOT 1313
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze 'Borchoven Family' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (6.49 grams, 37.85 mm).
On a quatrefoil-shaped shield with pierced loop at the apex, remains of red enamel heater-shaped shield, the upper left quarter with the remains of red enamel, along with three red mascles within the remaining three quarters; possibly descendants of Van den Borchoven, Brab. V.Ad. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Norfolk, UK, circa 1990s.
Literature
Cf. Rietstap, J.B., V. & H. V. Rolland's Illustrations to the Armorial General, volumes I & II, pl.CCLXV.
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LOT 1313
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze 'Borchoven Family' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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