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Renaissance Gilt Bronze Plaque with Armed Warriors Renaissance Gilt Bronze Plaque with Armed Warriors Renaissance Gilt Bronze Plaque with Armed Warriors
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LOT 1955

Renaissance Gilt Bronze Plaque with Armed Warriors

16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.

3 in. (82 grams, 78 mm).

Domed boss with gilt surface, frieze of cornucopiae to the flange, two horsemen attacking with shields and swords accompanied by lions below on the boss. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.

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LOT 1955

Renaissance Gilt Bronze Plaque with Armed Warriors

Sold for (Inc. bp): £520

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