Loading, please wait...
LOT 1934
Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.56 grams, 16 mm).
Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border, short pin to verso. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk, UK.
LiteratureCf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, items 939-41.
FootnotesThe '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.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Medieval to Jacobean Period Iron Knife Collection
14th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: single-edged knife with swept edge, whittle-tang handle; single-edge knife with scale-tang handle, stamped with a crown in a pelleted cartouche; hawkbill knife with edge to the inner face of the curve; short broken-back blade with bolster; similar with punched 'f' maker's mark. 192 grams total, 8-21.5 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Medieval Romanesque Bronze Lion Belt Mount
12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising a rectangular openwork body with a lion passant guardant with engraved detailing; rivet hole to each corner. 6.5 grams, 32 mm
Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.NMS-6C0DF6. -
Medieval Bronze Royal Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Heater-shaped with raised border and reserved three lions passant gardant on an enamelled field. 9.52 grams, 39 mm
Found UK. From the collection of a Wiltshire, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
