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LOT 1669
Medieval 'Essex' Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Plaque Badge
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (2.05 grams, 21 mm).
Formed as a cross-crosslet on a square sheet plaque, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with the remains of an iron pin to verso; very rare formed as a square plaque. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Essex, UK.
Property of an Essex collector.
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 1669
Medieval 'Essex' Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Plaque Badge
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
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Medieval Gold Pendant with Garnet
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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Medieval Gold Signet Ring with Hexagonal Bezel Engraved with an Arabic Inscription
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
Comprising a D-section hoop with traces of engraved guilloche to the outer edge, knop to the underside, scooped shoulders; octagonal bezel with facetted cup beneath, each face with engraved scroll motif, bevelled rim, engraved Arabic legend. 11.91 grams, 24.13 mm overall, 17.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From an old French collection believed to have been formed in the 1960s. Acquired privately as part of a collection in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a previous illustrated catalogue information page. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12141-214818.
