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LOT 1342
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Virgin & Child within Crescent Moon
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.11 grams, 25 mm).
Mary and the infant Christ on a crescent moon, stylised bird below, pellet detailing; pin stump to reverse [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa 1984.
Property of an Essex collector.
Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim And Secular Badges, London, 1986, p.234; cf. Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs And Secular Badges, London, 2010, fig.159a.
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LOT 1342
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Virgin & Child within Crescent Moon
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Published Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Rood Group Pilgrim's Badge with Crucifixion Scene
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Openwork badge comprising a quatrefoil frame with interstitial barbs, beaded rim; central crucifixion scene; remains of pin-lug to the reverse. 6.46 grams, 39 mm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa 1984. Property of an Essex collector.
A group of figures of this type is called the 'rood group' and was traditionally displayed, before the Reformation, in church on the 'rood screen', from Old English rod 'sign, emblem, display' referring to the visual depiction of the Crucifixion. -
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Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With a D-section hoop and keeled shoulders, hexagonal bezel with pelletted border enclosing an image of two opposing long-necked birds facing a staff. 3.95 grams, 20.36 mm overall, 16.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
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Medieval Silver Shield-Shaped Ring with Crosses
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With teardrop plaque and heraldic design of crosses potent flanking chevrons. 4.43 grams, 20.79 mm overall, 18.04 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
