15th C. German Pewter Pilgrims' Badge w/ Desecration
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**First Time At Auction**
Western Europe, Germany, Medieval Period, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A pewter badge with openwork and a depiction of a woman desecrating wafer hosts. The woman is leaning over and shaking a cloth that holds 45 consecrated hosts into a well. There is an inscription below her feet. People of the Middle Ages went on pilgrimages to the tomb of a saint, or a site where relics of a saint(s) were venerated. The pilgrim might pray at a shrine in order to thank the saint for miraculous healing or a cure. Badges, such as this one, were purchased as consecrated souvenirs, however while most badges depict a saint or holy person, this badge depicts a witch committing sacrilege. In Germany, Alheyd Pustekoke was burned as a witch after stealing holy wafers and throwing them down a well. A church was built over this well and miracles began to happen. The church became a popular pilgrimage site, and these badges were in high demand, despite the sacrilegious imagery. Size: 2.75" L x 1.75" W (7 cm x 4.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
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#159832
**First Time At Auction**
Western Europe, Germany, Medieval Period, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A pewter badge with openwork and a depiction of a woman desecrating wafer hosts. The woman is leaning over and shaking a cloth that holds 45 consecrated hosts into a well. There is an inscription below her feet. People of the Middle Ages went on pilgrimages to the tomb of a saint, or a site where relics of a saint(s) were venerated. The pilgrim might pray at a shrine in order to thank the saint for miraculous healing or a cure. Badges, such as this one, were purchased as consecrated souvenirs, however while most badges depict a saint or holy person, this badge depicts a witch committing sacrilege. In Germany, Alheyd Pustekoke was burned as a witch after stealing holy wafers and throwing them down a well. A church was built over this well and miracles began to happen. The church became a popular pilgrimage site, and these badges were in high demand, despite the sacrilegious imagery. Size: 2.75" L x 1.75" W (7 cm x 4.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#159832
Condition
Fragile with flaking to peripheries. Inscription is difficult to discern. Mineral deposits and interesting imagery!
“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
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“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
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15th C. German Pewter Pilgrims' Badge w/ Desecration
Estimate $400 - $600
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