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LOT 2126
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Bell
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (15 grams, 31 mm).
Bulbous body with slightly flaring rim, the body with four low-relief male faces, loop above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
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Medieval Pewter Prince Arthur Ostrich Feather Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Low-relief feather with curled tip and scroll to base; ascribed to Prince Arthur, son of Henry VII. 1.81 grams, 32.76 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval Bronze Scallop Shell Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Appliqué with repoussé scallop detailing, pointillé detailing, scroll to base. 4.57 grams, 38 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. -
Medieval 'Thames' Lead Bifacial Seal Matrix for William
Circa 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Discoid in plan with central floret to each face and legend to the border; Side A: '* + S'VILL DE VVE[..]' (seal of William of WE[..]); Side B: '+ [S]' [.]VIAN[.]NVR[.]LL'. 11.4 grams, 24.8 mm
Found Thames, UK. From the pewter and lead collection of the late Peter Hooper, who was a guest lecturer at West Dean College and a longtime member of the Pewter Society who contributed to the Pewter Society Magazine.
