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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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Opening Bid: £135
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Opening Bid: £333
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