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LOT 2152
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 7/8 in. (8.03 grams total, 19 - 21 mm).
Comprising: disc with herringbone border, cross pommy to centre; disc with beaded border, voided cross with cross pommy to centre. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Glass Cabochon
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With hatching to the outer face, openwork strapping to each shoulder supporting a discoid bezel with inset glass cabochon. 3.70 grams, 27.31 mm overall, 19.54 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
From an old English collection, Bournemouth, UK. Ex Parthenon Gallery, London, UK, 2001. Property of a North London, UK, private collector. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge of the Holy Blood of Wilsnack
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Trefoil in plan with raised rim to each lobe, spur of sprue to one edge; low-relief images of the three hosts of Wilsnack. 3.58 grams, 32 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
The "Holy Blood of Wilsnack" refers to three sacramental cups or hosts. In 1383, they miraculously survived a fire which destroyed the church and village of Bad Wilsnack. The hosts were revered and became the object of pilgrimages. -
Medieval Bronze Scallop Shell Belt Mount
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Convex mount with segmented upper face. 1.15 grams, 18 mm
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long-time member of the Pewter Society.
