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LOT 1599
Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze 'Havering Family' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (5.4 grams, 34 mm).
The heater-shield pendant with integral suspension loop and traces of gilding, bearing device of a 'lion rampant queue fourchy or' (a golden lion rampant with a doubled tail). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near Fakenham, Norfolk, UK, circa 2000.
Property of a retired academic.
This device is associated with several families in the medieval period, including that of Havering (originating in Cornwall) and also with the Dukes of Limburg (of the house of Leuven, 1288-1406 AD), the family were also Dukes of Brabant and Lothier).
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LOT 1599
Medieval Knight's Gilt Bronze 'Havering Family' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Medieval and Later Bronze Buckle Collection
Circa 12th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a variety of types and sizes from various time periods; including decoratively shaped examples. 316 grams total, 11-42 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Medieval Gold Ring with Inscription
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,944
The keeled hoop with three X-motifs, two stylised animal heads supporting the oval bezel inscribed with Lombardic letters (letters M and X separated by decorative motifs, cross to the top); the possibly earlier intaglio with a draped bust of an empress (Faustina the Younger?) in profile to the left, with an elongated neck and curled hair tied back in a bun at the nape of the neck. 5.98 grams, 22.96 mm overall, 18.46 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired at Christie's, New York (Antiquities Sale), circa 2000. Important North West London collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.11818-204560.
It is likely that the inscription is abbreviation for 'Memento Mori', meaning 'remember you must die', accompanied by a cross and X for Christ. This imagery served as a reminder to the Christians to keep their soul in good order for the final judgment. -
Medieval Iron Rowel Spur Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising spurs of various sizes; including examples retaining rowels and buckles. 313 grams total, 13.3-15.3 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Early in 16th century, fashion of spurs changed and the spur were fitted with a much shorter, dropped neck, their rowels ranging from medium seven-point to large short seven points.
