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LOT 1304

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040

LARGE MEDIEVAL 'THAMES' GILDED ANNUNCIATION PILGRIM'S BADGE
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (0.85 grams, 38 mm wide).

A gilt bronze pilgrim's badge comprising an outer ring with textured fill, rolled rim, inner field with rosette and scene of the Anunciation with a winged angel addressing Mary. [No Reserve]

PROVENANCE:
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.

CONDITION
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