19th century AD. A lead-alloy 'Billy and Charley' pendant badge depicting a bishop standing facing on a bridge with nonsense legend and inverted '1006' date; the reverse depicting a standing facing robed druid holding an implement in each hand with nonsense legend; with integral 'rope' spender. See Clinch, G., Handbook of English Antiquities, London, 1905, pp.205-217, for information and illtrations; see also the www.mernick.org.uk/B&C by Philip Mernick for an extensive history and catalogue and his reference 6 for this particular type and date. 55.1 grams, 10cm high (4"). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 2), Essex, UK. [No Reserve]