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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 Limestone Finial with Scenes from the Nativity
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
An architectural structural element, carved in two pieces: the upper section formed as a tulip with rounded base, the Nativity scene depicted on all sides comprising: the Virgin and Child seated on a throne, surrounded by divine light; the three wise men bearing gifts to her right, the foremost man kneeling next to the throne; behind the wise men a scene depicting Mary resting on a bed with Joseph beside her, the Child in his cradle with a donkey and an ox looking over him bathed in divine light; the last scene representing the meeting between Mary and Saint Elizabeth; the square base with spandrels. 812 grams total, 70-78 mm
Acquired in the early 2000s. Ex Norfolk, UK, collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11782-205862.
The treatment of the faces is similar to various English Romanesque ecclesiastical sculpture; see for example Christ in Majesty in St Andrew's Church in Bugthorpe or a loose corbel from the St Bees Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Bega (Cumbria). -
Medieval Stained Glass Panel with Various Elements
Circa 15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Rectangular with lead came framing; composition from elements of various designs including a female bust with ornate collared gown; two lower legs; a right hand; various facial details; heater shields with heraldic designs; goat emerging from woodland; architectural elements; and other types. 2.09 kg, 48.5 x 42.5 cm
Ex central London gallery. -
Medieval and Other Lead Tabular Weight Collection
Circa 15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Weights of various sizes of mainly square, rectangular and cuboid form. 1.16 kg total, 12-47 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
