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LOT 1736
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim Badge of Saint Nicholas
CIRCA 1300 A.D.
1 5/8 in. (7.46 grams, 42 mm).
With facing image of St. Nicholas of Myra in orans pose with spiral-headed crook, Maltese cross motif, frieze of devotees below and arch canopy with enigmatic legend 'NMM[.] AVG[.] OK [..]MEA +'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Forgeais (1822-1878) collection, France, thence by family descent.
with Gallery 51, 21 June 2013, lot 72.
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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Medieval Iron Axehead
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Composed of a sub-triangular-section socket, stamped to one cheek. 349 grams, 13.6 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
This type of axehead, with similar specimens found in the territories of the Teutonic Order, was by far the most popular form of axe which remains unchangeable and continues to be used in the Baltic to this day. It appears in East European territories as early as the mid 13th century A.D. -
Medieval Bronze Mount Collection
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: a strap mount displaying the letters 'IHS' and a floral flourish; three openwork mounts formed from entwined letters: 10.1 grams total, 17-38 mm
European collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Ceramic Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
