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LOT 1715
Medieval Thames Pewter Virgin and Child Pilgrim's Badge
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (2.12 grams, 2.2 cm).
The pair shown in openwork between the horns of a pearled crescent moon, the Virgin crowned and holding a fleur-de-lys sceptre; partial remains of pin to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
LiteratureCf. Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, MOLA, London, 2010, pp.149-150, fig.155, for type.
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LOT 1715
Medieval Thames Pewter Virgin and Child Pilgrim's Badge
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Medieval Iron Bell Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
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Published Medieval Thames Pewter The Holy Face Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Presenting relief design of Christ crucified, wearing long V-neck robe tied at the waist with a knotted girdle and with full sleeves, the sun and moon beneath his feet; stitching loops to the remaining arms, pellet border and raised lettering: 'S[IGNVM SANCTI] VV / LTI / [LV]CEN / SIS' (sign of the Holy Face of Lucca); Lucca, Italy. 5.75 grams, 5 cm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Lucca was situated on the Via Francigena, the principal route for English pilgrims travelling to Rome. Its most treasured relic was the 'Volto Santo', (the Holy Face), a large-than-life figure of Christ crucified, the face reputedly carved by an angel. This badge is a souvenir of the Volto Santo.
