Williams, Leonard, b. 1871 · London [etc.] : T.N. Foulis · leaf 418
ade. In the same collectionis a plain bridona saddle (Plate lix.), with ironstirrups and two gilt-metal bells, such as werecommonly used in tournaments or other festivals.This saddle has been erroneously ascribed to thethirteenth century. It dates from the beginningof the fifteenth century, and… … ARMS has been exploded recently. The saddle inquestion is known to be Italian, dates from thesixteenth century, and bears the arms of a townin the duchy of Montferrato. The inventory (1560) of the dukes of Albur-querque mentions some curious saddles, includingone de la brida, of blue velvet, with…
Decorative arts -- Spain History
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