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LOT 1956
Medieval Knight's Heraldic Insignia Gilt Bronze Plaque with Crossed Initials C and T
1300-1500 A.D.
1 3/4 in. (14.1 grams, 46 mm).
A large circular mount with a low-relief non-uniform cross, likely representing two intertwined calligraphic letters, perhaps 'C' and 'T'; vines or leaves flowing from possible banner decoration, recessed within an octagonal frame; evidence of gilding to the letter 'C' and around the border. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching near Winsley, Wiltshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.WILT-AC2B28.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 26th May-15th September 2025; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display.
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LOT 1956
Medieval Knight's Heraldic Insignia Gilt Bronze Plaque with Crossed Initials C and T
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Lozengiform in plan, openwork design of an expanding-arm cross bordered by scrolls and knotwork with beaded borders; central cross with nimbate bearded figure in long robe, obverse holding book and cross, reverse with hands flat on chest; incised legend to lower body of each figure and in the panel above. 252 grams, 15 cm
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