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LOT 1909
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
CIRCA 13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (15.6 grams, 44 mm).
Blue and red enamelled quatrefoil pendant with a central shield flanked by long-tailed beasts facing back. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk, UK.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1909
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix with Pair of Birds
14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Vesica-shaped with a loop on the reverse, two birds flanking a tree at the centre, and the inscription likely reading ‘SIGILLVMS : EERETI’ for 'SIGILLVM SECRETI' (private seal)'. 7.66 grams, 30 mm
Acquired on the European art market. -
Medieval Silver-Gilt Annular Brooch
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With billeted inner and outer rims and D-section central panel decorated with punched-point wreath detail, the ring waisted to accommodate a flat-section triangular tongue. 7.49 grams, 32 mm
Ex Horton collection; previously in a Buckinghamshire, UK, collection since the 1980s. Private collection, Suffolk, UK. -
Medieval Gold Ring with Cabochon Sapphire
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,160
Featuring a large round-section hoop and raised cell set with a polished sapphire cabochon. 2.03 grams, 26.68 mm overall, 19.10 x 19.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
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.13388-258005.
During the Middle Ages, gemstones were often associated with magical and protective properties 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.
