Published Medieval Thames Pewter 'LOVE LOVE LOVE' Secular Badge

CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (2.88 grams, 2.5 cm).

Discoid in plan with central openwork design showing a facing bust, surrounding roundel bearing 'LOVE : LOVE : LOVE' blackletter legend in relief; pin and catchplate intact to reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.

Published

Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, MOLA, London, 2010, pp.324-325, fig.324c, for this item.

CONDITION

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LOT 1550