Medieval, Crusaders Era Tin, Lead, Saint Catherine's wheel and sword Pilgrim badge - 19 mm
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Medieval tin object from the Netherlands depicting Saint Catherine of Alexandria with a wheel and sword, circa 1300–1425, in good condition with minor aging signs, dimensions 19 mm high and 19 cm wide, and weighing 2 g, acquired in 1987 from a private collection.
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From our own collection.
Medieval tin objects such as pilgrim badges, parts of profane and sacred insignia.
Saint Catherine of Alexandria – wheel and sword – circa 1300–1425
Ground find,
Some comparable types are dated to roughly 1300–1425.
Material: presumably lead-tin
Condition: soil finds with oxidation, wear, deformation. See the photos for the condition and execution. The pictured pages from the reference work are supplied for comparison only and are not included.
These insignia or portable signs of tin, brass or precious metal were carried along on pilgrimage for protection or to show which journey had been undertaken; they were worn on the pilgrim’s clothing, on the hat, staff or cloak. Many were thrown into water upon returning home as offerings. But they were also cast into bells, sewn into books.
From our own collection.
Medieval tin objects such as pilgrim badges, parts of profane and sacred insignia.
Saint Catherine of Alexandria – wheel and sword – circa 1300–1425
Ground find,
Some comparable types are dated to roughly 1300–1425.
Material: presumably lead-tin
Condition: soil finds with oxidation, wear, deformation. See the photos for the condition and execution. The pictured pages from the reference work are supplied for comparison only and are not included.
These insignia or portable signs of tin, brass or precious metal were carried along on pilgrimage for protection or to show which journey had been undertaken; they were worn on the pilgrim’s clothing, on the hat, staff or cloak. Many were thrown into water upon returning home as offerings. But they were also cast into bells, sewn into books.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Weight
2 g
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Title additional information
Catherine of Alexandria
Century/timeframe
1200 - 1500
Acquired from
Private collection
Number of objects
1
Material
Saint Catherine's wheel and sword, Lead, Tin
Year acquired
1987
Country of origin
Netherlands
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Height
19 mm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
19 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Depth
1 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
