2343 - Medieval Knight's Enamelled Gilt Bronze 'De Bohun Family, Earl of Hereford' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant. 14th-15th century A.D. Heater-shaped with integral loop above; three diagonal stripes (bends cotised) on a fully enamelled blue field between lions rampant; blazoned 'azure a bend cotised between six lions rampant or', the arms of de Bohun, earls of Hereford and Essex. Cf. Ashley, S., Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002, items 80, 81. 13.1 grams, 40 mm (1 1/2 in.).

Medieval Knight's Enamelled Gilt Bronze 'De Bohun Family, Earl of Hereford' Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant. 14th-15th century A.D. Heater-shaped with integral loop above; three diagonal stripes (bends cotised) on a fully enamelled blue field between lions rampant; blazoned 'azure a bend cotised between six lions rampant or', the arms of de Bohun, earls of Hereford and Essex. Cf. Ashley, S., Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002, items 80, 81. 13.1 grams, 40 mm (1 1/2 in.). From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. The de Bohun family took its name from the region of Bohun in the Cotentin peninsula, Normandy, France. John de Bohun, 5th Earl of Hereford (died January 1336) was born the son of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford. After Humphrey's death at the Battle of Boroughbridge, the family lands were forfeited by John who was only later permitted to succeed to his positions as Earl of Hereford and Essex, Constable of England and Lord of Brecknock. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.