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LOT 1862
Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
CIRCA 13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (1.34 grams, 24 mm).
Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border and a stud on the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk, UK.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
Cf. 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.
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LOT 1862
Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border. 0.72 grams, 20 mm
Found North Yorkshire, 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. -
Large Medieval Knight's Bronze Openwork Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Formed as an openwork quatrefoil with two projecting fleur-de-lys motifs, loop above. 26.1 grams, 69 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Medieval Oak Statue of Saint Longinus
Antwerp, 16th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £150
Modelled standing with downcast eyes, wearing a short tunic, helmet and holding the shaft of a lance in his hands. 1.26 kg, 53.2 cm
Acquired on the European art market.
Longinus is the Roman soldier who pierced the side of the crucified Christ with a spear to see if he had died. As Christ had already passed, the wound released both water and blood (as described in John 19:34).
