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Code: 10565
This is a complete medieval bronze heraldic mount, dating to the 13th - 14th century A.D. The pendant is set with the original red enamel, with traces of gold gilding to the eagle. The arms depict 'Gules, an eagle displayed or'. These have been attributed to the Count of Vienna, and to Sir Piers Lemesey and Sir Richard Limesy (of the same family but various spelling). This stud would have likely been attached to a wooden chest or jewellery casket, similar heraldic mounted caskets are displayed in the V&A Museum and the Met. This is a much rarer heraldic pendant/stud than one usually finds. In an excellent excavated condition.
OBJECT: Heraldic Stud
CULTURE: Medieval
DATE: c. 13th - 14th century AD
MATERIAL: Bronze & Enamel
SIZE: 18mm x 15mm x 11mm
WEIGHT: 5.14 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. European Private Collection