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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 Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Royal Arms
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
An elaborate quatrefoil with remains of base of suspension loop; shield gules three lions passant gardant in pale or; trace remains of gilding. 8.99 grams, 35 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic.
The heraldry references the medieval royal arms of England prior to 1340, when the arms of France were added to those of England. It should, however, be noted that the use of these former arms continued in use on small portable items for some period of time after 1340.
