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LOT 1594
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim's Bell Group
15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 in. (21.8 grams total, 18-25 mm).
Comprising squashed bells of various types, including examples retaining their suspension loops, with 'petal' shaped lower body and with simple decoration. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
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Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim's Purse Badge
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a trapezoidal frame with latticework and tab to the long edge; from a purse pendant. 4.35 grams, 39 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
The purse was originally suspended on straps from a badge bearing a fleur-de-lys within a ring. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim Badge of Saint Nicholas
Circa 1300 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With facing image of St. Nicholas of Myra in orans pose with spiral-headed crook, Maltese cross motif, frieze of devotees below and arch canopy with enigmatic legend 'NMM[.] AVG[.] OK [..]MEA +'. 7.46 grams, 42 mm
From the Forgeais (1822-1878) collection, France, thence by family descent. with Gallery 51, 21 June 2013, lot 72. -
Medieval Silver Ring with Crystal Inlay
Circa 15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Broad flat-section hoop, rectangular bezel set with a rock crystal cabochon, twisted filigree border, hoops with granules to the edge. 5.59 grams, 26.60 mm overall, 20.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
