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LOT 1574
Anglo-Norman Zoomorphic Fitting
11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6 grams, 2.5 cm).
Wedge-shaped in plan with rectangular fitting hole and the upper portion of a stylised feline head with gaping mouth, cylindrical in section. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Pembroke area, Pembrokeshire, 1980s-2000s.
Property of the finder.
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Published Medieval Thames Pewter The Holy Face Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Presenting relief design of Christ crucified, wearing long V-neck robe tied at the waist with a knotted girdle and with full sleeves, the sun and moon beneath his feet; stitching loops to the remaining arms, pellet border and raised lettering: 'S[IGNVM SANCTI] VV / LTI / [LV]CEN / SIS' (sign of the Holy Face of Lucca); Lucca, Italy. 5.75 grams, 5 cm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Lucca was situated on the Via Francigena, the principal route for English pilgrims travelling to Rome. Its most treasured relic was the 'Volto Santo', (the Holy Face), a large-than-life figure of Christ crucified, the face reputedly carved by an angel. This badge is a souvenir of the Volto Santo. -
Medieval Iron Horse Shoe Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Including examples for horses, donkeys, ponies and possibly oxen. 7.65 kg total, 8.5-15 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Bronze Shield-Shaped Seal Matrix with Bird
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Displayed above a tri-stemmed plant, letters 'LEGO'(?) above; accompanied by an impression. 7 grams total, 20 mm
Found Essex, UK.
