Medieval Silver-Gilt Pilgrims Badge

GBP 1,400.00

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Object Description

A Medieval silver-gilt circular badge featuring a carefully incised image of St Catherine. She is presented standing with her head slightly bowed down. In her left arm, she is holding a spiked wheel and, in the right hand, a sword. Behind her is a textured background encompassed by a band. To the outer edge of the badge is the legend ‘Drink of Catherine’. The reverse is unadorned.

Date: Circa 14th-15th century AD

Object Condition

Fine condition, the badge is slightly misshapen due to age along with a minor crack and scratch to the reverse.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:2.9 x centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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