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LOT 2218
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Angels Holding a Cross Aloft
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (8.56 grams, 31 mm).
Rectangular frame with vinescroll detailing, two robed figures in profile supporting a disc with a central cross. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
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LOT 2218
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Angels Holding a Cross Aloft
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
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Medieval Pewter Archangel Michael Standing Over Prostrate Dragon Pilgrim's Badge
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Ellipsoid type with low-relief image of winged archangel advancing with sword raised and shield held forward, one foot resting on a supine dragon; stud to reverse. 4.69 grams, 30 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
Revelation 12:7-12 Michael Defeats the Dragon ‘Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world, he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.’ -
Medieval Pewter Lady Saint Pilgrim's Badge
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Discoid type with beaded border, low-relief image of a nimbate female (Mary) holding a book open on a stand. 6.32 grams, 33 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
Mary is sometimes shown with an open book during the Annunciation, symbolising the reading of scriptures.
