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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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Medieval Gilt Pendant with Saint
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
A hollow-formed gilt-bronze triangular sleeve with open edge and attachment loops, repoussé image of a nimbate facing saint with a cross in one hand. 7.12 grams, 39 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired from Dick Meyer in 2005. Ex central London gallery. -
Tudor Gold '+Amor Vincit' Decorated Posy Ring
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
A gold posy ring with raised foliate band externally, inscribed '+AMOR VINCIT' for 'Love Conquers' in Roman capitals. 1.72 grams, 17.46 mm overall, 15.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
Omnia vincit amor, translating to 'Love Conquers All' and abbreviated on this ring, is one of the most famous of all Latin expressions. It is still used today, in the original Latin, in translation and in its alternative version ‘Amor vincit omnia’; the expression originally comes from the Roman poet Virgil, (Publius Vergilius Maro) most famous for his epic Aenid; the phrase appears in his first work, Eclogues. -
Medieval Silver Signet Ring with Dove
14th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
A silver signet ring composed of a round-section hoop and discoid bezel with raised perimeter, engraved with a dove holding a sprig or branch in its beak. 6.32 grams, 25.89 mm overall, 20.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection.
