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LOT 2113
Medieval Pewter and Lead Pilgrim's Artefact Group
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 in. (66 grams total, 24-50 mm).
Comprising: fragmentary bell with leaf decoration; part of a badge depicting a female with chequered dress; part of a spoon with fleur-de-lis maker's mark; mount with animal face; fragment of another large pilgrim badge. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Fleur
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Penannular shank with butted ends, bands of hatching to the shoulders, disc bezel with incuse fleur-de-lys and pellets; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 4.47 grams, 21.70 mm overall, 17.57 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
From an old English collection, Bournemouth, UK. Ex Parthenon Gallery, London, UK, 2001. Property of a North London, UK, private collector. -
Very Large Medieval Tanged Iron Incendiary Fire Arrowhead
Circa 13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
An openwork rectangular blade with a long tapering tang. 70 grams, 23 cm
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Medieval Pewter John the Baptist Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Discoid with satellite discs to the rim, border with roundels, bearded head of John the Baptist in the centre. 3.85 grams, 25 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
John was beheaded at the insistence of Salome, and his head was presented to her on a platter.
