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LOT 1670
Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Horse Harness Pendant with Flowers
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (2.77 grams, 22 mm).
Square-shaped with integral suspension loop; moulded central design of three flowers springing from an oval base, annulet to each corner, field split in half vertically and enamelled azure (left field) and gules (right field); extensive remains of gilding to front and reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
Similar to an example from Sparham, Norfolk, published in Ashley (2002: p9, number 32), where the device is described as a "three limbed tree", but the colour scheme appears identical.
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LOT 1670
Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze and Enamelled Horse Harness Pendant with Flowers
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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Medieval and Later Belt Mount Group
Mainly 14th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising mounts of various types, including examples retaining gilding: a 13th-15th century Lombardic letter M, for 'Maria'; a 16th-17th century lozenge displaying letter A with floral dashes below; numerous stylised flower-shaped mounts and flower decorated mounts; various shell-shaped mounts, possibly associated with pilgrimage; a squashed 'hoop' with floral piercings to one face; a square plaque displaying a bird amongst flowering tendrils. 70 grams total, 11-47 mm
Found Thames foreshore, Tower of London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report numbers LON-33F3F4; LON-45DA48. -
Medieval Lead Artefact Group
Circa 12th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: a winged lion head; buttons; seal; possible mount; monogram token; Jesuit pendant; together with other items; including items accompanied by PAS reference numbers. 260 grams total, 24-55 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Medieval and Other Lead Spindle Whorl Collection
Circa 15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Offering a variety of types of spindle whorl, including biconical, facetted and plano-convex forms, including examples possibly displaying worn decorative motifs. 495 grams total, 10-18 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
