LOT 443 Medieval Tin Pilgrim's Church Type Thomas Becket Ampulla
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13th-15th century A.D. A tin ampulla of 'church' or 'chasse' type, formed as a church building, with a rectangular body, sloping roof and two gable ends, the neck of the vessels conceivably formed as a truncated church tower, small right-angled handles at the base, figural scenes in relief adorn the exterior, two crosses stand at each gable end, hatched pattern to base and roof. Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, pp.14-19, for type. 15.4 grams, 47 mm (1 7/8 in."). Found Thames foreshore, Billingsgate, London, UK. It is believed that such ampullae were only produced in Canterbury. [No Reserve]Condition Report: Fair condition.
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