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LOT 1569
Medieval Early Iron 'Ice Crampon' Collection
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
15 1/8 x 12 5/8 in. (1 kg, 38.5 x 32 cm).
Mounted on a framed back board for display. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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LOT 1569
Medieval Early Iron 'Ice Crampon' Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Standing Knight
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Octagonal bezel with incuse standing figure in surcoat and helm. 1.69 grams, 20.68 mm overall, 17.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Medieval and Other Bronze Coin and Trade Weight Group
Circa 15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising four graduated coin-shaped weights, each displaying a variety of stamped markings, including armorials. 61.5 grams total, 12-46 mm
Found Wiltshire, UK. -
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Published Medieval Thames Pewter The Holy Face Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Presenting relief design of Christ crucified, wearing long V-neck robe tied at the waist with a knotted girdle and with full sleeves, the sun and moon beneath his feet; stitching loops to the remaining arms, pellet border and raised lettering: 'S[IGNVM SANCTI] VV / LTI / [LV]CEN / SIS' (sign of the Holy Face of Lucca); Lucca, Italy. 5.75 grams, 5 cm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Lucca was situated on the Via Francigena, the principal route for English pilgrims travelling to Rome. Its most treasured relic was the 'Volto Santo', (the Holy Face), a large-than-life figure of Christ crucified, the face reputedly carved by an angel. This badge is a souvenir of the Volto Santo.
