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LOT 0375
Medieval Pewter Agnus Dei Pilgrim's Badge
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (4.8 grams, 32.9 mm).
Comprising a rectangular bifacial pelletted frame with integral loop and pellets; obverse with openwork Agnus Dei image; reverse with inset amber-coloured glass pane, a very rare type.
ProvenanceEx European collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue information card.
Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, item 608, for a less elaborate version of the type.
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Circa 14th-15th century AD.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
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