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Medieval & Later — Heraldic Studs, Mounts & Pendants

Medieval heraldic studs, mounts and horse pendants formed part of the decorative and symbolic equipment used on harness, clothing and personal belongings. These items often carried coats of arms, religious motifs or badges of allegiance, reflecting identity, status and affiliation in medieval society. This section includes enamelled mounts, heraldic studs, harness pendants and related decorative fittings from the 12th to 15th centuries.

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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

Medieval harness pendant WMA 10019

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

Medieval heraldic stud WMA 10020

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

Medieval heraldic stud WMA 8582

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

Medieval heraldic mount WMA 8945

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

Medieval horse pendant WMA 8509

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

Medieval horse pendant WMA 8448

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

Medieval horse pendant WMA 5463

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

Medieval horse pendant WMA 5464

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

Medieval horse pendant WMA 7035

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

Medieval horse pendant WMA 6988

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

Medieval horse decoration WMA 5466

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

Medieval heraldic stud WMA 7199

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

Medieval silver decorative mount WMA 8856

For related Medieval material, see our Finger Rings & Brooches | Seal Matrix | Heraldic Mounts & Pendants | Strap Ends, Buckles & Leather Decorations | Keys & Locks | Pottery | Coin, Bullion & Trade Weights | Documents | Weaponry | Thimbles, Fasteners & Miscellaneous.

Additional heraldic mounts, studs and pendants will be added to this section as new pieces become available. Please check back regularly for updates.

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