Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border, pin in situ verso. 1.23 grams, 21 mm

From the collection of a West Yorkshire, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, items 939-41.

The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD.

With discoid stepped bezel, enamelled cruciform design with pellets in the spandrels. 5.58 grams, 21.59 mm overall, 19.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

The obverse depicting the busts of St Peter and St Paul each within an inverted pear-shaped compartment defined by pellets; cross pattee supported on a staff between the busts and at the top of the bulla in the centre remains of the letters 'SPASPE', abbreviations for St Paul and St Peter; reverse inscribed over three lines 'NICO/LAVS:/PP:III', with an omega above the letters 'PP'; both obverse and reverse faces with a pelletted perimeter. 23.6 grams, 32 mm

Found on a Yorkshire rally at Minskip, UK, 2007.
Property of a UK private collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Pope Nicholas III (reigned 1277-1280) issued several papal bulls during his pontificate, most notably the bull In Nomine Domini, which addressed papal elections and church reform. This bull is significant because it established the rules for papal elections and reduced the influence of secular powers in the process. Another important bull issued by Nicholas III was Exiit Qui Seminat, which aimed to resolve disputes within the Franciscan order between strict and relaxed observance groups.

Discoid in profile, carved in the half-round male mask with narrow eyes, curved mouth and prominent nose; mounted on a custom-made stand. 4.68 kg total, 29 cm high including stand

Acquired between the 1970s and 1980s.
From the private collection of John Watson, Cambridge, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

A quatrefoil pendant with integral loop retaining most of the original enamel, lion statant regardant in square gules, fleur-de-lys projecting from each side on azure background. 11.5 grams, 36 mm

Found UK.
Property of a Worlingworth, Suffolk, UK, private collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Featuring a square-section hoop and articulate tongue with a recess to the obverse. 4.25 grams, 35 mm

From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Cf. Egan, G. & Pritchard, F., Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, item 1336, for type.

Comprising a flat-section hoop with overlapping finials, lentoid bezel with geometric decoration within hatched border. 2.31 grams, 23.04 mm overall, 20.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)

Acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s-1990s.
Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Each hinged at one edge, with punched triangular markings in curved bands. 27.2 grams total, 42 mm each

Found East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Including square, quatrefoil and other types, some with enamel fill to heraldic designs. 18.7 grams total, 24-29 mm

Found East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Including heater and disc types with heraldic designs including lion rampant, cross and other types. 48.2 grams total, 36-52 mm

Found East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

An annular segmented body decorated with eight raised knops, some filled with white enamel; flat-section pin. 4.15 grams, 27 mm

Ex Graham Slater (1924-2024) collection, Cambridge, UK; his collection assembled since the 1980s.
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, private collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Including heater-shaped with cross, square with a beast and remains of gilding, quatrefoil with lion passant on a square field with fleur-de-lys to each side; and others, some with enamel detailing. 24.8 grams total, 26-31 mm

Found East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.