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Medieval Bronze Pilgrim's Pendant
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Openwork plaque with looped 'W' motif. 2.76 grams, 27 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Late Medieval Silver Cross on Hanger
Circa 15th-16th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Plano-convex in section with corrugated neck and suspension loop. 22.13 grams, 70.07 mm
Ex Cambridgeshire gentleman's collection, 1990s. -
Medieval Lead Spindle Whorl with Inscription
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Biconvex in section with legend to shoulder 'MCHTAC' ('T' inverted); zigzag to underside. 38.3 grams, 26 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Medieval 'Thames' Lead Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Robert
Circa 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Scaphoid in plan with chamfered rim to rear and lug (unpierced); central eagle motif and legend to the border '* S ROBTI . DE MOR' (seal of Robert of Mor[..]). 9.82 grams, 30.5 mm
Found Thames, UK. From the pewter and lead collection of the late Peter Hooper, who was a guest lecturer at West Dean College and a longtime member of the Pewter Society who contributed to the Pewter Society Magazine. -
Late Medieval Silver Cross on Hanger
Circa 15th-16th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Comprising a loop and a lozengiform plate with five raised studs; a hinge, and attached cross with expanding columnar arms, saltire to the central cube. 25.20 grams, 79.92 mm
Ex Cambridgeshire gentleman's collection, 1990s. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Mary and Child
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Low-relief casting with a standing figure of Mary, with the upper body inclined away from the infant supported on her left hip. 4.01 grams, 37 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Castle
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Tower of London keep modelled in low-relief with bust of King Henry above (head absent); collector's inked legend to reverse 'BROOK WH.'. 4.63 grams, 25 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Angels Holding a Cross Aloft
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Rectangular frame with vinescroll detailing, two robed figures in profile supporting a disc with a central cross. 8.56 grams, 31 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Bronze Horse Barrel Lock Figure
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Formed as a standing horse with an arched neck, ring-and-dot eyes, curved legs, an opening to the chest and tail. 32 grams, 49 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Medieval Pewter Prince Arthur Ostrich Feather Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Low-relief feather with curled tip and scroll to base; ascribed to Prince Arthur, son of Henry VII. 1.81 grams, 32.76 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Shield Design
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
D-section hoop with a raised pellet at the base, drop-shaped shield bezel with linear decoration. 8.87 grams, 27.01 mm overall, 19.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Pewter John the Baptist Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Discoid with satellite discs to the rim, border with roundels, bearded head of John the Baptist in the centre. 3.85 grams, 25 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
John was beheaded at the insistence of Salome, and his head was presented to her on a platter.