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LOT 2142
Medieval Artefact Group
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 2 1/4 in. (19.4 grams total, 13.7-58 mm).
Comprising: two stylised head mounts; a hinged lid cover shaped as a bird with its head turned back; a mount formed as an elongated leg with a hoof and pierced through the other end with a slot. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Medieval Bronze Belt Mount with 'M' for Maria
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Impressed plaque formed as a capital 'M' with crown above, mounting stud to centre. 1.15 grams, 17 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge of Saint Werburgh
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Formed as a low-relief image of three geese on a field with wattle hurdle fence panels; inked collector's mark to the reverse 'BILL.' (Billingsgate, London). 2.71 grams, 30 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
St Werburgh (also Werburga in Latin documents) was an abbess, daughter of King Wulfhere of Mercia (died 675 AD ), whose emblem was geese. One of the best-known miracles was the command given by St Werburgh to a flock of geese causing havoc in the cornfields of Weedon. One version of the legend is that St Werburgh had been interested in a flock of geese that visited the convent meadow and bathed in the pond in Weedon. St Werburgh named her favourite goose with a black ring around his neck as Grayking. Subsequently, Grayking was eaten by the convent steward, Hugh, as the flock ruined his field of corn and he felt that they had not been punished enough by St Werburgh. When St Werburgh found out this she was furious with the steward. She found the bones of the goose Grayking and ordered him to arise. The bones reformed and Grayking the goose stood before her. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Mary and Child
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
High-relief facing nimbate figure with distaff and spindle, possibly St. Catherine. 4.97 grams, 32 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
