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LOT 1662
Medieval 'Thames' St. Thomas Becket Lead-Alloy Pilgrim's Badge
LATE 13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.19 grams, 24 mm).
Depicted standing on the back of a peacock with his right hand extended in a gesture of benediction, crozier in his left hand. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on the Thames foreshore at Chiswick, London, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
Cf. Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, Woodbridge, 2010, item 27, for type.
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LOT 1662
Medieval 'Thames' St. Thomas Becket Lead-Alloy Pilgrim's Badge
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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Medieval and Later Bronze Buckle Collection
Circa 12th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising various types and sizes of buckle from various time periods; many displaying ornament or with a decoratively shaped frame; most with tongue absent. 298 grams total, 12-48 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Medieval Stone Carving of Saint Francis with Bird
Circa 14th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
A water-worn stone carving depicting a robed Saint Francis standing beside a peahen or other bird. 848 grams, 20.3 cm
Found in the river Nene, Northamptonshire, UK. Ex Norfolk collection in the early 2000s. -
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Voided Cross and Pellets
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Hatched flange rim with border of pellets, raised body pierced at centre and close to rim. 7.31 grams, 31 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
The medallic form of badge appears to develop during the 15th century. The symbols of the straight cross and annulets are already visible in tokens from London. During the medieval period, pewter and leaden tokens probably served a common purpose throughout England, France and the Low Countries.
