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Medieval Large Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Medieval Large Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Medieval Large Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
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LOT 1572

Medieval Large Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant

14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (14.2 grams, 52 mm).

Heater-shaped with an integral suspension loop, bearing heraldic device 'gules, a three-towered castle, in chief, a lion passant guardant, or'; the arms attributed by the PAS to the town Newbury, Berkshire; trace remains of gilding; piercing to the lower edge. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Berkshire, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-096C9C.

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LOT 1572

Medieval Large Gilt Bronze Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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