Medieval Pewter Santiago de Compostella - St. James Pilgrim pendant
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Medieval pewter Santiago de Compostela – St. James Pilgrim pendant, depicting St James with a staff topped by a scallop, height ±46,1 m, in good condition, from the Netherlands; acquired in 2025 from an antique market; certificate of authenticity available on request.
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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Medieval pewter pilgrims pendant showing a standing St James (St Jacob), holding a staff topped with the scallop of Santiago de Compostella.
The Pilgrim's Scallop Shell of Santiago de Compostella is a widely recognized symbol associated with the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage route leading to the shrine of the Apostle Saint James in Santiago de Compostella, Spain. Pilgrims wear or carry the shell as a sign of their journey, often attaching it to their clothing or backpacks.
Height: ± 46,1 m
Ref: Heilig en profaan, collection van Beuningen plate 208 (git) and 226 (fragment).
This is a very rare and complete pilgrims pendant. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Last image: unknown source, showing a pilgrim en route with several badges sewn onto his hat.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Medieval pewter pilgrims pendant showing a standing St James (St Jacob), holding a staff topped with the scallop of Santiago de Compostella.
The Pilgrim's Scallop Shell of Santiago de Compostella is a widely recognized symbol associated with the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage route leading to the shrine of the Apostle Saint James in Santiago de Compostella, Spain. Pilgrims wear or carry the shell as a sign of their journey, often attaching it to their clothing or backpacks.
Height: ± 46,1 m
Ref: Heilig en profaan, collection van Beuningen plate 208 (git) and 226 (fragment).
This is a very rare and complete pilgrims pendant. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Last image: unknown source, showing a pilgrim en route with several badges sewn onto his hat.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Medieval
Century/ Timeframe
1450-1500
Name of object
Santiago de Compostella - St. James Pilgrim pendant
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2025
Material
Pewter
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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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.
