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LOT 1325
Medieval 'Thames' Saint Henry VI of Windsor Pilgrim's Badge
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (4.43 grams, 39 mm high).
A lead pilgrim's badge portraying Saint Henry VI of Windsor (King Henry VI), shown standing on an antelope (his personal heraldic badge) holding a cross-tipped sceptre; complete with pin. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
See Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, Medieval Finds from Excavations in London, London, 2010, pp.189-192, for broad type and discussion.
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LOT 1325
Medieval 'Thames' Saint Henry VI of Windsor Pilgrim's Badge
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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Large French Medieval Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Baldwin, Prior of Saint John the Baptist at Vendeuil
14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
A substantial bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with ribbed strap and pierced lug to the reverse; incuse motif of a gothic-style canopy and balustered column over two figures: St John the Baptist to the left in floor-length robe and textured dalmatic holding a figure of the Agnus Dei in his folded arms, Mary Magdalen to the right in floor-length robe and veil holding ointment-pot and a book; below, facing tonsured male kneeling with hands clasped in prayer; Lombardic script legend to the border within beaded lines 'S' BALD' PRIORIS · S · IONIS · DEVANDAO' (seal of Bald[win] prior of St. John of Vand[...]). 23.7 grams, 49 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Matrix Collection catalogue no.835. 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. Accompanied by an old hand written record card in French.
The manor of Vendeuil in the département of l'Aisne, northern France, was known as Vendolium Castrum in 1088 A.D. and may be the place referred to in the legend here. -
Medieval Ring with Cabochon
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A ring composed of a flat-section hoop decorated with cross-hatching, supporting a discoid bezel set with a clear glass(?) cabochon with foil backing. 2.39 grams, 24.40 mm overall, 20.17 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman. -
Medieval 'Thames' Artefact Collection
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A group of four metallic artefacts including a bell (minus clanger), small scoop with twisted neck and needles of different types. 7.6 grams total, 15-95 mm
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
