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LOT 1350
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Pendant with Saint
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (7.21 grams, 32 mm).
Obverse with low-relief Christ enthroned holding orb and sceptre, regal crown; reverse with low-relief 'ihs' christogram. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Southern England.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 15th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. 125 grams total, 48-70 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze 'Rochefort Family' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
On a heater-shaped shield with pierced loop at the apex, three horizontal bars with the remains of red enamel; possibly descended from Rochefort de Chars of Gasc. 10.05 grams, 39.64 mm
Found Norfolk, UK, circa 1990s. -
Medieval Royal Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
On a quatrefoil shield with pierced lug above, two lions passant gardant facing left, originally gilded, the field once containing red enamel. 6.93 grams, 33 mm
Found Norfolk, UK, circa 1990s.
The Royal Arms of England feature three lions passant gardant from the late 12th century, but there is a suspicion that an earlier version comprised only two such beasts, and that the third was added when Henry II married Eleanor Duchess of Aquitaine in 1152.
