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LOT 0371
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
MEDIEVAL BRONZE ST. EDMUNDS PILGRIM'S BADGE
1450-1525 A.D.
1 1/8 in. (35.3 grams, 28 mm).
1450-1525 A.D.
1 1/8 in. (35.3 grams, 28 mm).
Flat openwork badge with low-relief design of King (St.) Edmund of East Anglia tied to a tree flanked by two bowmen aiming at him, in a foliage setting; scar for attachment pin to reverse. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK.
From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Robinson, J.P., A late medieval pilgrim badge from Chaucer House, Tabard Street, SE1 London, 1989; also cf. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) no.PUBLIC-731EA7.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
