Silver, 0.98 grams; 21.15 mm. Circa 15th century AD. A stunning medieval cross with very fine detail; hollow silver reliquary cross made up from small graduated squares stretching out from a central oval section which encloses a large palm leaf. In the centre of each arm of the cross is a small lis motif, small pellets decorate the outer edge of the whole piece. This type of religious pendant would have been made hollow to contain a small holy relic or holy water from a shrine. Ref: Medieval Artefacts by Nigel Mills; page 102. A non excavated item in good very fine condition.

Silver, 2.46 grams; 23.37 mm. Circa 14th-15th century AD. Stunning figure of Christ that would have been attached to a cross, his head is slumped down to the right and he is wearing a robe from his waste that hangs just above the knee. At the back of the piece there is a piece of silver connected by a central rivet, this would have made up part of the cross. Small portable figures of crucified Christ were common throughout the medieval period but not in silver, most specimens that can be found are made from copper alloy as silver would have been very expensive and only affordable by the upper classes. Ref: Similar to Medieval Artefacts by Nigel Mills; page 108. Rare and in very fine condition.

Silver, 2.28 grams; 21.67 mm. Circa 15th century AD. Beautiful religious hat pin of solid circular form with raised serrated edge and an S-shaped pin behind. The face of the circle is detailed with central heart with Ihs engraved; IESUS HRISTOS SALVATOR, Jesus savior of man. Around the heart is the engraved inscription: DI MISERERE MEI DEUS, meaning, Have mercy on me o God. An extremely rare un-obtainable item in very fine condition with no similar hat pins being published in any of the accessible reference works. Published in the book: Hook-clasps & Eyes by Brian Read. Ex old English collection.

Copper alloy, 24.94 grams; 59.94 mm. Circa 13th-14th century AD. A stunning figurine of Christ found in this rare un-finished state; the piece had been lost before it was trimmed and detailed, as can be seen from the thin jagged border around the whole item. The minor details have been captured in the casting with the face and limbs all distinguishable, but the finer work is unfinished. This item was found on a medieval fair site in Suffolk which could suggest that a tradesman was making these items on site and this is how the item became lost before being finished. Ref: Medieval Artefacts by Nigel Mills; page 109. Excessively rare and in very fine condition.

Copper alloy, 8.48 grams; 33.37 mm. Circa 14th century AD. Scallop shell mount with gilded surfaces. This is a general attributation of pilgrimage, originally an allusion to Saint James of Compostella and pilgrimage to his shrine. By the 14th century the scallop shell had become recognized as a general allusion to pilgrimage and was an emblem which might be used by any devoted pilgrim. Ref: Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges by Michael Mitchiner, page 41, 51-56. A nice piece in very fine condition. Found Essex.

Lead, 43.17 grams; 65.77 mm. Circa 13th century A.D. Long fluted body with two suspension loops. One side is decorated with four pellets on the upper part and a spoked wheel type design enclosed within a border of crosses on the lower section. The other side has the lower section decorated as a scallop shell with a large W above, possibly a symbol of the shrine of Walsingham in East Anglia.

Lead, 65 grams, 62.93. Circa 15th Century A.D. A lead holy water container, most probably from the house of a pilgrim. This would have been use to keep the house blessed. Very Fine condition.

Copper alloy, 5.97 grams; 27.25 mm. Early 16th Century A.D. The centre piece from a wooden laten, also known as an offering plate, it was held in place the circular ring at the back. On the front within the border of circles is the bearded bust of Christ (vernicle) facing. Ref: Similar inferior examples of Paten Centres illustrated in Medieval Pilgrim and Secular Badges by Michael Mitchiner; page 194, 667-671. Very Fine condition and Excessively Rare.

Copper alloy, 43.23 grams; 53.36 mm. Circa 16th Century A.D. A pretty bell, probably used in church ceremonies. Around the edge are numerous incised lines, typical decoration for objects of this period. Clapper lost in antiquity. Similar examples in Benet's Artefacts Page 594, figs. P20-0201 - P20-0202. Very Fine.

Lead, 11.36 grams; 35.73 mm. Circa 14th - early 16th Century A.D. A badge in the form of a miniature axe with a socket and flaring blade decorated with a cross hatched design. Similar examples in Medieval Pilgrim and Secular badges by Michael Mitchiner, Page 123, Fig. 314. Very Fine and Rare.

Lead, 30.88 grams; 49.78 mm. Circa 15th Century A.D. The front shows a crown with pearl decoration and the reverse shows a heater shaped shield adorned with the cross of Saint George. This vessel would have been used to transport Holy water back from a Shrine to bless fields, household or a relative of the Pilgrim. The cross of Saint George implies that the holy water once contained in this was bought back from the Windsor shrine, suspension lugs lost in antiquity and teeth mark present at the top where it would have been bitten to crimp shut. No similar examples in Pilgrim's and Secular Badges by Mitchener. Very Fine condition.

Pewter, 3.30 grams, 24.64 mm. 15th Century A.D. A badge depicting Saint Barbara, the patron saint artillerymen, she is standing next to a tower with three windows where she was imprisoned by her father and holding a palm branch. Very Fine condition.

Bronze, 78 grams; 90.72 x 44.94 mm. Large decorated bronze plaque from a Church, depicting part of a religious scene, with three incised lines on the reverse. One of a number of plates [No. 3], making up a freeze inlaid into a stone monument. One figure depicted sitting with a staff, while a naked 'cherub' leans on a goat. Extremely Rare and in excellent condition.

Copper alloy, 24.10 grams, 41.28 mm. 15th Century A.D. A stunning and rare mount once belonging to a pilgrim who visited the Walsingham shrine. Within the raised border is a crowned W, annotating the Walsingham shrine, with a mounting lug behind. Extremely Fine condition.

Lead, 205 grams, 62.59 mm. 15th Century A.D. Costrel type pilgrim's ampulla from the Chapel within Windsor Castle, the Royal residence. Three heraldic square topped shield depictions on either side within an outer border. The central one is charged with the cross of Saint George, with a pellet in each angle; flanked either side with two shields each with a 'bend' running diagonally with a pellet in each half. Cleaned and conserved and in Extremely Fine condition.

Bronze, 11.58 grams; 31.86 x 25.48 mm. An extremely rare 14th Century rectangular shaped belt terminal with a key hole back plate on the reverse, a curiosity which is still to be explained. This antiquity has been studied by Mr Brian Read [Author of METAL ARTEFACTS OF ANTIQUITY] and other museum academics including Geoff Egan at The Museum of London; professionally drawn and will feature in his new eagerly awaited book. Perhaps an M, a sprig and a flower, signifying the Virgin Mary in niello inlay. Found Suffolk 2001. Only 16 examples of this strap-end type known to exist.