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Medieval & Later — Heraldic Studs, Mounts & Pendants

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WMA 10019 — Medieval Harness Pendant

A large bronze lozenge‑shaped harness pendant, the design depicting a crowned letter ‘U’ flanked by what may be a kneeling figure in prayer and another reading the Bible, all on a double base line. The design is set in a field of white enamel, most of which survives. Complete with suspension loop. 13th–14th century. Lincolnshire. Height 36.8 mm, width 28.5 mm.

£225.00

WMA 10020 — Medieval Heraldic Stud

A copper‑alloy shield‑shaped heraldic stud, the coat of arms consisting of an engrailed cross on a field of red enamel with smaller crosses / fleurs‑de‑lis in each angle. 13th–14th century. Lincolnshire. 17.5 mm x 14.4 mm.

The arms are possibly those of a member of the Ashhurst (or Ashurst) family, whose arms are blazoned: Gules, a cross engrailed between four fleurs‑de‑lis argent.

£145.00

WMA 8582 — Medieval Heraldic Stud

A copper‑alloy shield‑shaped heraldic stud, the coat of arms consisting of a griffin standing left with head turned back. 13th–14th century. East Yorkshire. 17 mm x 15 mm.

£75.00

WMA 8945 — Medieval Heraldic Mount

A cross‑shaped bronze heraldic mount. The centre section is quartered, each angle containing an eight‑petalled flower on a blue enamelled background. The four protruding arms are decorated with animal‑head terminals. Much of the original gilding remains. 13th–14th century. North Nottinghamshire. 45 mm x 44 mm.

£275.00

WMA 8509 — Medieval Horse Pendant

A good‑sized copper‑alloy quatrefoil horse pendant, consisting of a central lion inside a square. Each lobe of the quatrefoil is set with a fleur‑de‑lis on a red enamelled background, traces of which survive. 14th century. North Lincolnshire. 48 mm x 32 mm.

An unusual piece as the central lion faces right; all others traced are left‑facing.

£95.00

WMA 8448 — Medieval Horse Pendant

A copper‑alloy swinger‑type harness pendant. The inner pendant is sexfoil‑shaped; the outer cage is also sexfoil with cusps between the arcs. 13th–14th century. 47 mm x 32 mm.

Complete and in working order, retaining much of the silvered surface (now dark grey).

£85.00

WMA 5463 — Medieval Horse Pendant

A bronze circular pendant with six lugs, decorated with three flowers on a blue and red enamelled background. 12th–13th century. 43 mm high.

Complete with loop.

£75.00

WMA 5464 — Medieval Horse Pendant

A bronze circular pendant with six radiating arms, decorated with a central flower pattern with red and blue enamel on a gilded surface. 12th–13th century. 40 mm high.

Some damage due to burial.

£35.00

WMA 7035 — Medieval Horse Pendant

A bronze circular horse pendant, the gilded face decorated with a six‑pointed star with annulets between the angles. 13th–14th century. Lincolnshire. 36 mm long.

Complete with suspension loop and much gilding intact.

£50.00

WMA 6988 — Medieval Horse Pendant & Hanger

A bronze fleur‑de‑lis‑shaped horse pendant and hanger. 13th–14th century. Lincolnshire. 50 mm long.

Complete and in working order with traces of gilding still intact.

£55.00

WMA 5466 — Medieval Horse Decoration

A bronze circular pendant with six radiating arms, decorated with a central flower pattern with red enamel on a gilded surface. 12th–13th century. 31 mm high.

Complete with single domed fixing rivet.

£65.00

WMA 7199 — Medieval Heraldic Stud

A small bronze shield‑shaped heraldic stud, the coat of arms consisting of three bars. Complete with single fixing rivet. Circa 13th–14th century. Lincolnshire. 10.5 mm x 8.5 mm.

Attractive green patina.

£18.00

WMA 8856 — Medieval Silver Decorative Mount

A solid silver decorative mount in the shape of a crowned E B monogram. Complete with two fixing pins to the rear. Circa 15th century. East Yorkshire. 23.7 mm x 15 mm.

The finder suggested the E B may represent Elizabeth Bosville, based on a nearby associated find. While plausible, this cannot be proven.

£125.00