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LOT 1795
Medieval Iron Artefact Group
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 7 in. (2.95 kg total, 5-18 cm).
Mainly comprising locks and lock elements of various types. [13, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Large Late Medieval Wooden Spread Eagle Lectern Figure
Flanders, 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Painted and carved in the round as an imposing eagle standing atop a globe, wings half-spread, semi-naturalistic detailing and remains of gilding; accompanied by its (likely) original wrought iron tripod stand with facetted and collared shaft; also accompanied by a modern custom-made display stand. 15.3 kg total, 1.75 m high including stand
Ex Mayer collection. Private collection, South West France. with SVV Prunier, 11 October 2020, lot 79. Ex central London gallery. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.202075.
Possibly used as a lectern at some point and modified for this purpose with a transverse ledge cut into the rear of the tail. -
Anglo-Norman Zoomorphic Strap Junction
11th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Grotesque human head in relief to centre, crescentic remains of one loop above, trapezoidal lug below; trace remains of red enamelling. 17.9 grams, 51 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, 2023. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
Medieval Dutch Pewter Holy Blood Of Wilsnack Pilgrim's Badge
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Trilobate in plan with openwork triangle between three roundels with hatched fields, the upper two surmounted by crosses, depicting scenes from Christ's life: the crucifixion, resurrection and Christ at the Column in relief. 6.3 grams, 39 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
In 1383 AD, after fire in the town of Bad Wilsnack, Germany) three consecrated communion hosts were found undamaged in the ruins of the church. According to the legend, they were sprinkled with the Holy Blood of Christ, which made Bad Wilsnack a famous pilgrimage site. The resultant pilgrim badges were distinctive in shape with three circles arranged in a triangle and painted in red, referring to this miracle. Although the miracle was doubted by Reformation period scholars like John Hus, the final blow came in 1552, when the miraculous communion hosts were publicly burned.
