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MEDIEVAL BRONZE THREE-PART HERALDIC HORSE HARNESS PENDANT 14th century AD A complex cast harness pendant comprising: a transverse D-section bar with scrolled edges, attachment point to either end and central escutcheon with red and blue enamel, reserved three leaves conjoined; hinged sexfoil pendant frame; separately hinged inner pendant with the same arms as appear on the escutcheon. 36 grams, 63mm (2 1/2"). Fine condition. [No Reserve] Provenance From an important collection of horse harness pendants and mounts; property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. Literature Cf. Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002, item 231 (arms). Date Thursday 12th February 2015 - Saturday 14th February 2015, Antiquities & Coin Catalogue Auction TimeLine Auctions Ltd arranges printed catalogue rostrum Auctions, eAuctions and Timed Auctions where we offer antiquities, ancient artefacts / artifacts, antiques, collectibles, coins, medals and books for public sale.