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LOT 1657
Medieval Iron Horse Bit Group
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 - 10 in. (1.6 kg total, 7-25.5 cm).
Comprising bits of various types and sizes of bit, including articulate elements. [68, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Medieval Pewter Pilgrim Souvenir of a Visit to Thomas Beckett's Shrine at Canterbury
Circa 1325-75 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Formed as a sword with flared quillons in its scabbard with lozenge decoration resting on a shield with lion-mask design. 9.43 grams, 80 mm
From the Forgeais (1822-1878) collection, France, thence by family descent. with Gallery 51, 21 June 2013, lot 91. -
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim and Other Badge Collection
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising complete and fragmentary badges, including: the head of Thomas Beckett wearing a mitre; miniature ampulla with loop handles; openwork rosette within a circle; possibly flaming heart; foliate lozenge faming a central flower. 11.2 grams total, 15-39 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s. -
Medieval Thames Pewter Bifacial Wine Tavern Token
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
One face displaying a shield in relief bearing horizontal lines; an antlered deer pursued by an arrow. 715 grams, 1.7 cm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Tokens of this type were used in taverns and similar establishments.
