Trunk - Oak - Part 17th century
No. 20981079
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Medieval Pilgrim badge - Our Lady's Shrine - Pewter/Tin
C. 15th century
Pewter pilgrim badge depicting Madonna and child and surmounted by two crosses, with four simple interstitial arches for sewing and with a criss-cross pattern to reverse.
Pilgrims would have worn these badges on their hat or cloak, for keepsake to show which pilgrimage they had made.
One cross is missing with an even black patina and good detail.
Provenance;
The seller of this lot hereby guarantees that this object was obtained legally. Purchased by the current owner in the UK from Ex Polish Collection.
No. 20981079
Sold
Medieval Pilgrim badge - Our Lady's Shrine - Pewter/Tin
C. 15th century
Pewter pilgrim badge depicting Madonna and child and surmounted by two crosses, with four simple interstitial arches for sewing and with a criss-cross pattern to reverse.
Pilgrims would have worn these badges on their hat or cloak, for keepsake to show which pilgrimage they had made.
One cross is missing with an even black patina and good detail.
Provenance;
The seller of this lot hereby guarantees that this object was obtained legally. Purchased by the current owner in the UK from Ex Polish Collection.
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