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LOT 1658
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim and Other Badge Collection
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 1/2 in. (11.2 grams total, 15-39 mm).
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. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
LiteratureCf. Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, Woodbridge, 2010, item 30, for type.
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LOT 1658
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim and Other Badge Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Medieval And Later Copper-Alloy Artefact Group
Circa 15th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: a glazed ceramic lamp; silver-coloured bangles; jewellery items; weights; lock elements; thimbles; buckles; musket balls; bells; clay pipe bowl; flint tool; keys; coins and other miscellaneous items. 4 kg total, 1.5- 20.2 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Lion Retainer's Badge
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a lion passant guardant wearing a crown, tongue protruding; remains of pin to reverse. 1.85 grams, 23 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s and recorded with Museum of London.
This form of badge was used by the Lancastrians in the Wars of the Roses. -
Medieval Iron Caltrop Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Most with the usual four spikes, with arrow-shaped heads. 161 grams total, 45-65 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Caltrops were scattered on battlefields in an effort to stop or slow advancing enemy cavalry or foot soldiers; regardless of how a caltrop lands, one spike is always facing upwards.
