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LOT 1772
Medieval and Later Artefact Group
14TH-21ST CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3 3/4 in. (2.35 kg total, 12-94 mm).
Including crotal bells, lead shot, badges, furniture fittings and other items. [330, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk, UK. (UK buyers only, not for export)
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Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. 0.55 grams, 20 mm
Found East Anglia, UK.
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. -
Medieval 'Thames' St. Thomas Becket Lead-Alloy Pilgrim's Badge
Late 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Depicted standing on the back of a peacock with his right hand extended in a gesture of benediction, crozier in his left hand. 2.2 grams, 24 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore at Chiswick, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Ex Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Medieval or Tudor Bronze Purse Bar
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With hatched ornament to the outer ends of the bar and pierced rectangular panels beneath, swivel-mounted hoop. 61 grams, 13.5 cm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
