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LOT 2249
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla with Letter R
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (28.80 grams, 52 mm).
Hollow-formed pouch-shaped vessel with lateral loops; obverse with capital 'R', reverse with scallop detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
LiteratureCf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, item 422, for similar.
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LOT 2249
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla with Letter R
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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