Medieval, Crusaders Era Tin, Brass Pilgrim badge - 1 cm
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A collection of six medieval tin and brass brooches and badges, including a Lamb of God, a dragon-shaped openwork lace tag, a heart-shaped brooch, two Gothic cloak hooks and a falconry swivel, with comparable types dated to around 1300–1425.
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From our own collection.
Medieval tin objects such as pilgrim badges, parts of profane and holy insignia.
Collection of six late-medieval lead-tin and brass brooches and insignia – circa 1300–1425
Varied collection of ground finds, including:
a Lamb of God;
an openworked setting in the shape of a dragon;
a heart-shaped brooch;
two mantle hooks in tin Gothic style;
a swivel, for a falcon.
The objects have been compared by the owner with examples from a reference work on medieval lead-tin objects. Some similar types are dated therein to between circa 1300 and 1425.
Material: presumably lead-tin, brass, silver-tin
Condition: ground finds with oxidation, wear, deformity and missing mounting pins. See the photos for the state and execution. The depicted pages from the reference work are for comparison only and are not included.
The insignia and talismans of tin, brass or precious metal were carried on pilgrimage for protection or to show which journey had been undertaken; they were worn on the pilgrim's clothing, hat, staff or garment. Many were thrown into water on return as offerings. But they were also melted into bells, sewn into books.
From our own collection.
Medieval tin objects such as pilgrim badges, parts of profane and holy insignia.
Collection of six late-medieval lead-tin and brass brooches and insignia – circa 1300–1425
Varied collection of ground finds, including:
a Lamb of God;
an openworked setting in the shape of a dragon;
a heart-shaped brooch;
two mantle hooks in tin Gothic style;
a swivel, for a falcon.
The objects have been compared by the owner with examples from a reference work on medieval lead-tin objects. Some similar types are dated therein to between circa 1300 and 1425.
Material: presumably lead-tin, brass, silver-tin
Condition: ground finds with oxidation, wear, deformity and missing mounting pins. See the photos for the state and execution. The depicted pages from the reference work are for comparison only and are not included.
The insignia and talismans of tin, brass or precious metal were carried on pilgrimage for protection or to show which journey had been undertaken; they were worn on the pilgrim's clothing, hat, staff or garment. Many were thrown into water on return as offerings. But they were also melted into bells, sewn into books.
Details
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Era
Before 1400
Century/timeframe
1200 - 1500
Number of objects
6
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Brass, Tin
Year acquired
1987
Country of origin
Netherlands
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Height
1 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
1 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Depth
1 cm
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.
