Auction 152 – 23 - 27 May 2023
Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
Part 1: Tu, 23.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 2: We, 24.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Th, 25.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 26.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 27.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
The auction is closed.
Part 2: We, 24.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Th, 25.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 26.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 27.05.2023, from 11:00 AM CEST
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Description
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Lion Retainer's Badge
15th century A.D. Comprising a lion passant guardant wearing a crown, tongue protruding; remains of pin to reverse. Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, items 701-4.1.85 grams, 23 mm (7/8 in.). Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s and recorded with Museum of London. This form of badge was used by the Lancastrians in the Wars of the Roses. [No Reserve]
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Bidding
| Price realized | 75 GBP |
| Starting price | 5 GBP |
| Estimate | 30 GBP |
The auction is closed.
