Medieval 'Clare Family' Bronze Heraldic Horse Saddle Mount
13th-14th century A.D. Comprising a heater shield with three enamelled chevrons, three brackets each with a pierced lobe finial; blazoned 'or three chevrons gules', arms of the Clare family. See Ashley, S., Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002, p.42, for discussion.23.3 grams, 51 mm (2 in.). Found near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, UK.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price