MEDIEVAL PEWTER EARLS OF WARWICK LIVERY BADGE WITH BEAR AND STAFF

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Circa 14th-15th century A.D. Comprising the trunk and legs of a muscular beast with hatched fur texture, collar to the neck with a chain; below, a staff with lateral spurs; livery badge of the Earls of Warwick. Cf. Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, Woodbridge, 2010, item 287b, for a similar Warwick livery badge from Cannon Street, London. 3.58 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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