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An antiquarian collector's cabinet, filled with an extensive collection of historical objects, including lead alloy pilgrim badges and Medieval horse harness pendants The cabinet second half 19th century, the contents Medieval and later (qty) image 1
An antiquarian collector's cabinet, filled with an extensive collection of historical objects, including lead alloy pilgrim badges and Medieval horse harness pendants The cabinet second half 19th century, the contents Medieval and later (qty) image 2
An antiquarian collector's cabinet, filled with an extensive collection of historical objects, including lead alloy pilgrim badges and Medieval horse harness pendants The cabinet second half 19th century, the contents Medieval and later (qty) image 3
An antiquarian collector's cabinet, filled with an extensive collection of historical objects, including lead alloy pilgrim badges and Medieval horse harness pendants The cabinet second half 19th century, the contents Medieval and later (qty) image 4
An antiquarian collector's cabinet, filled with an extensive collection of historical objects, including lead alloy pilgrim badges and Medieval horse harness pendants The cabinet second half 19th century, the contents Medieval and later (qty) image 5
An antiquarian collector's cabinet, filled with an extensive collection of historical objects, including lead alloy pilgrim badges and Medieval horse harness pendants The cabinet second half 19th century, the contents Medieval and later (qty) image 6
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An antiquarian collector's cabinet, filled with an extensive collection of historical objects, including lead alloy pilgrim badges and Medieval horse harness pendants
The cabinet second half 19th century, the contents Medieval and later

A Modern Antiquarian: The Collection of Graham Slater Part I
15 April 2025, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

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An antiquarian collector's cabinet, filled with an extensive collection of historical objects, including lead alloy pilgrim badges and Medieval horse harness pendants

The cabinet second half 19th century, the contents Medieval and later
The cabinet in the form of a miniature Wellington chest with six drawers, each filled with treasures to include: a small group of pilgrim badges dating between 13th-16th century and later; Medieval and later glass fragments; an extensive collection of 13th century and later base metal horse harness fittings mostly with cast and chased decoration, including examples decorated with coats of arms, one example bearing the Arms of England decorated with three lions facing left (some retaining their polychrome enamel and gilding), utilitarian instruments to include a knife; shears; medieval bronze knife pommels engraved with figures; Medieval English lead weights, belt and cloak fittings and barrel taps; bells; folk art, including two bone apple corers; seals; very early clay pipes; pins; and rings, all in river found condition, the cabinet: 39cm wide, 29cm deep, 56cm high (15in wide, 11in deep, 22in high) (qty)

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Pilgrim badges were collected by pilgrims as religious souvenirs once they reached their pilgrimage destination, where they would have been sold outside the entrance to a holy site. The badges would have been worn by pilgrims on their hat, cloak or staff as proof of reaching their destination and show their faith to fellow travellers and inn keepers. The large quantity found in watercourses could suggest they were thrown into rivers upon the completion of the journey as thanks or an offering.

Medieval horse harness pendants come in a variety of designs and were used by the rider to show allegiance, status or for decorative purposes. They would have been attached to the horse's harness and were used at their height between the 13th and 15th centuries. One of the pendants is decorated with the three lions motif, which has been associated with the arms of England since King Henry II (1154-1189). The heraldic symbol known as, "gules, three lions passant guardant" was in use by the Crown between 1189 and 1340, and has been associated with the English throne in various forms thereafter.

As some of the items have been found in the United Kingdom, an export licence would be required should the purchaser wish to export them out of the country.

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