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Vintage Peter Shorer \"Antiquity Reproduction\" Medieval Pilgrim Badge PendantItem Number: No. 10 (St. Thomas of Canterbury)
For sale is a highly collectible, museum-authorized historical replica pendant crafted by the renowned British Museum conservation specialist and goldsmith, Peter Shorer (1923–2010). Shorer was famous for taking direct, exact molds from real ancient artifacts to preserve every microscopic historical detail.
About the Design:This piece is an exact reproduction of a 14th-Century A.D. Lead Pilgrim Badge originally recovered from the mud of the River Thames at Dowgate, London. The central motif depicts the bust of St. Thomas of Canterbury (Thomas Becket), surrounded by a beautiful decorative border of alternating circles and diamonds.
Condition & Markings:* Front:Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful aged brass/bronze-tone patina.* Back:Features a hollowed sand-cast design stamped with \"SPAIN\" inside an oval cartouche (indicative of the vintage component mold or casting studio Shorer utilized for this specific run).* Inclusions:Comes complete with its rare, original green \"Antiquity Reproduction\" descriptive backing card detailing its history with the London Museum (Kensington Palace). Sold in its original clear plastic presentation pouch. No chain included.* Weight/Feel:Lightweight alloy casting - 12g approx.
Perfect for medieval history enthusiasts, collectors of museum revival jewellery, or historical reenactors looking for an authentic piece of Thames archaeology replication.
