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LOT 1613
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim Souvenir of a Visit to Thomas Beckett's Shrine at Canterbury
CIRCA 1325-75 A.D.
3 1/8 in. (9.43 grams, 80 mm).
Formed as a sword with flared quillons in its scabbard with lozenge decoration resting on a shield with lion-mask design. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Forgeais (1822-1878) collection, France, thence by family descent.
with Gallery 51, 21 June 2013, lot 91.
See Spencer, B., Pilgrims and Secular Badges, London, 1998, nos.68-72a.
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LOT 1613
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim Souvenir of a Visit to Thomas Beckett's Shrine at Canterbury
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
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Medieval And Later Copper-Alloy Artefact Group
Circa 15th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: a glazed ceramic lamp; silver-coloured bangles; jewellery items; weights; lock elements; thimbles; buckles; musket balls; bells; clay pipe bowl; flint tool; keys; coins and other miscellaneous items. 4 kg total, 1.5- 20.2 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Published 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim's Badge
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising the lower, semi-circular portion of an openwork badge with image of the three kings or magi from the Nativity story; produced at Cologne, Germany; held in a hinged jewellery box. 2.2 grams, 42 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s. -
Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring with Horse Motif
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
The hoop with plaques to the base and shoulders, raised bezel with incuse design. 10.71 grams, 30.80 mm overall, 20.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
