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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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