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LOT 1815
Medieval Iron Caltrop Group
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 2 1/2 in. (161 grams total, 45-65 mm).
Most with the usual four spikes, with arrow-shaped heads. [13]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Caltrops were scattered on battlefields in an effort to stop or slow advancing enemy cavalry or foot soldiers; regardless of how a caltrop lands, one spike is always facing upwards.
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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. -
Medieval Pewter Candlestick
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Featuring lion's paw tripod feet and a socket with low relief lozenges decorating the cup. 40 grams, 51 mm high
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Pewter Tripod Candlestick with Relief Decoration
Flanders, 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
Hemispherical cup to top, six semi-circular loops to neck and shoulder, decoration to each of three faces in relief comprising: a rider on horseback; a lion; a male and female figure embracing, each corner with a D-shaped flange with zoomorphic or foliate ornament. 165 grams, 8 cm
Ex Pierre-Richard Royer, 2010. Ex central London gallery. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202060.
