MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN PENDANT NECKLACE

Ca. last quarter 18th to first quarter 19thC. Very good original condition as shown. ===================================================================================================================

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

C.1100-1300 AD. Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire aft

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

C.1100-1300 AD. Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire aft

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

C.1100-1300 AD. Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire aft

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

14th-15th century. Europe, gilt bronze, over 7/8" width of a shield shape with gathered foliate decoration. The top pierced with two holes for lacing to the garment. These evidently identified the nob

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Silvered bronze, 7/8" width, of three-leaf form. Each leaf of naturalistic form sculpted in high relief. On a modern sterling silver neck chain with the silver surface restored. Gift boxed with certif

Silvered bronze, just under 1 ¼” height plus the loop. Bulbous form with a rounded relief segment in the shape of a Roman legionnaire's uniform mount (pteruges). Utilization of that form is

A rare Medieval Continental European pendant. High Middle Ages, 12th to 13th century AD. Wooden base, metal fitting. The central part represents a relief figure, a standing saint, the halo and clothin

Silvered bronze. Very slightly under 1" height. Slender beams, the cross beam centered and each with ball terminals and inner balls at the tips of the central diamond. Surface textured from burial. Pr

17th century AD. A bronze necklace set comprised of a chain formed from 'dogbone'-shaped flat plates connected with circular links; an eight-sided cross with lance and spear on either side and worn in

1 1/4" height including the loop. Shield shaped with scalloped details to the top and bottom. Silvered bronze, the surface textured from burial. Pendants like this were hung from the reins of horses i