Loading, please wait...
LOT 1887
Medieval Pewter Crowned Heart Pilgrim's Badge
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (5 grams, 30 mm).
Comprising a hatched heart with diagonal pelletted band surmounted by an openwork crown, integral pin to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
.jpg)
Medieval 'Thames' Bifacial Pewter Wine Tavern Token
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Obverse with bishop wearing mitre and holding crook, reverse with octofoil, alternating plain and hatched petals. 0.83 grams, 16 mm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa 1984. Property of an Essex collector. -
Medieval Iron Knife with Bronze Pommel
Early to mid-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang; bifacial pommel engraved with a foliate motif within a border. 46 grams, 20.5 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Knife handles were made of wood, horn, bone or metal. Wood, a cheap, readily available and easily worked material, was by far the most common and most of the species used are both hard and flexible. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Geometric Design
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With a D-section hoop and octagonal bezel decorated with hatched geometric decoration. 6.93 grams, 21.93 mm overall, 18.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2 , USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
