Medieval Terracotta Pitcher

A mixed group of lead pilgrim badges of different types: a wedge-shaped fragment displaying an openwork oval design; a semi-circular fragment bearing the letters 'CT' on a cross-hatched field; a pointed arch-shaped fragment decorated with lozenges, each populated with a single pellet, two piercings; a discoid example with raised central flower head, enclosed by concentric roundels decorated with geometric forms including pellets, ring-and-dot motifs and hatched lines, together with incomplete legend. 20.3 grams total, 29-39 mm



Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.

A silver vesica-shaped seal matrix with strap and pierced lug to the reverse; incuse motif of a pair of shears between two small fleurs-de-lys; Lombardic script legend within borders '* S' ROGER · SIMION' (seal of Roger Simion). 14.4 grams, 33 mm



The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Matrix Collection catalogue no.0310. Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012. Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes.

The shears in the design may indicate that Roger was a tailor.

A bifacial gold pendant of tubular form, four oval cells to the terminals with polished garnet inserts, granules to the body and cells. 1.15 grams, 14 mm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.