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LOT 2054
Post Medieval Pewter Horse Harness Mount Collection
16TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 2 1/4 in. (569 grams total, 35-59 mm).
Mostly discoid in plan with stepped profile, central rosette and high-relief detailing to the outer edge; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Mixed Group of Objects
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including a seed-pod shaker with painted median band, glass jar, periwinkle shell and various other items. 1.7 kg total, 3.5-26 cm
From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK. -
Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising glazes of various colours and including figural, landscape, floral and vegetal designs. 4.5 kg total, 12 x 13 - 13 x 13 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Large Post Medieval Bronze Crotal Bell
19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Spherical crotal, rumbler or 'hame harness' bell with suspension loop and two tone holes to upper half with founder's initials 'Ro / W' for Robert Wells of Aldbourne Foundry, Wiltshire; with the original iron 'pea' inside. 203 grams, 71 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. From the private collection of Mr G.B., Hampshire, UK.
Robert Wells made bells in sizes 1 to 32 and this example is near the largest ever produced. These massive bells were usually fitted to a team bell frame, set across the harness collar; Robert Wells was active in the period 1760-1780.
