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LOT 1820
Medieval Published 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim's Badge
15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (2.2 grams, 42 mm).
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. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
PublishedSpencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, Woodbridge, 2010, p.262, no.257E.
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LOT 1820
Medieval Published 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim's Badge
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim and Other Badge Collection
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising complete and fragmentary badges, including: the head of Thomas Beckett wearing a mitre; miniature ampulla with loop handles; openwork rosette within a circle; possibly flaming heart; foliate lozenge faming a central flower. 11.2 grams total, 15-39 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Lis Motif
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Composed of a convex hoop and discoid bezel engraved with a lis within a trefoil amidst vegetal scrolls. 11.26 grams, 22.64 mm overall, 18.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
