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LOT 1580
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim Badge of Saint Nicholas
CIRCA 1300 A.D.
1 5/8 in. (4.71 grams, 41 mm).
Tongue-shaped panel with hatched reverse; facing image of St. Nicholas in episcopal robes holding his crook in his left hand and raising his right hand in bnison; frieze of devotees below; legend to the arch '+ S NICOΓAID ·:· EDOR[.]'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Forgeais (1822-1878) collection, France, thence by family descent.
with Gallery 51, 21 June 2013, lot 71.
Cf. van Beuningen, H.J.E. & Koldeweij, A.M., Rotterdam paper VIII. Heilig en Profaan 1000 Laatmiddeleeuwse Insignes, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Den Haag, 1993, item 295.
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LOT 1580
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim Badge of Saint Nicholas
Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
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Medieval Silver-Gilt Jewelled Cross with Inscription
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Set with a central cabochon-cut amethyst, rounded knops with textured detailing to the end of each arm, integral loop for suspension; to the reverse, the name 'HENRI' inscribed on the vertical axis, the acronym 'AGLA' horizontally, a Maltese cross to the centre. 2.95 grams, 31 mm
UK art market, acquired prior to 1985. From the collection of a North American gentleman, acquired in 2012.
The acronym 'AGLA' stands for the Hebrew phrase 'Atah gebur le-olam Adonai', meaning 'Thine Is The Power Throughout Endless Ages, O Lord'; it was used particularly in exorcisms, healing and divination, and was associated with Rosicrucianism. -
Medieval and Other Bronze Ring Collection
14th-16th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Mainly composed of finger rings with decorative bezels, including examples with geometric, floral and shaped designs. 96 grams total, 16-30 mm
Acquired on the London art market, 1980s-1990s. -
Medieval to Post Medieval 'Thames' Bronze Ring Group
15th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Composed of rings of various styles and sizes, including an example with a decoratively twisted wire body; exteriors displaying geometric ornament; double bezels with cells for inlays; together with plain and other types. 30.5 grams total, 13-24 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
