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Medieval Silver Heraldic Mount with Bird Medieval Silver Heraldic Mount with Bird Medieval Silver Heraldic Mount with Bird
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LOT 1803

Medieval Silver Heraldic Mount with Bird

13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (2.65 grams, 18 mm).

Hexafoil in plan with raised rim and two holes for mounting pins; low-relief bird-head image, 'pelican in her piety'. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 1803

Medieval Silver Heraldic Mount with Bird

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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