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Becket Slain
This badge, dating from the mid-fourteenth century, shows the four knights, dressed in full armour, as one of them brings his sword down on the neck of Becket. Height 5.2cm. |
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Becket's Exile
After six years in exile in France to avoid conflict with Henry II, Becket finally returned to England in 1170. He is shown here on board a square-rigged cog, standing in the centre, his hand raised in blessing. height 4.5cm. |
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Becket's Shrine
Dated between 1350 and 1400, showing the ornate shrine in Canterbury Cathedral. Above the figure of Thomas is a large jewelled chest, at the centre of which was a massive ruby given by the King of France. |
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Bust of Becket.
1400's. Murdered in Canterbury Cathedral, Becket was the most popular of English Saints, and Canterbury became an international destination for pilgrimage. height 7cm. |
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Crowned 'A'
1400's. A lover's token with the 'A' representing "Amor Vincit Omnia" which translates "Love Conquers All". Height 3.5cm. |
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Crowned 'R'
There are many crowned letters and it may be that this one refers to Richard III. Height 3.5cm. |
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Crucifix
1420's. Showing the Holy Rood at Boxley Church; an ornate screen that featured a large figure of Christ. This figure was often seen to move its eyes and even shed tears. It later proved to be a fake. Height 6.8cm. |
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Fleur de Lys
1450's. The symbol for Our Lady of Undercroft at Canterbury. The fleur de leys represents the Lily, or the Flower of Innocence. Diameter 3.5cm. |
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John Schorn
1480's. He was a famous preacher and a famed exorcist from North Marston, who tricked the devil and trapped him in his boot, but the devil escaped out of a lace hole. Height 3.5cm. |
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Lover's Token
1400. A crowned heart with a diagonal band having the inscription "Herte be trewe". Surrounded by pearls to represent purity. height 5cm. |
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Saint Alban (Large)
1400's. England's first Christian martyr. Having just beheaded St. Alban, the eyes of the Roman executioner pop out on their stalks. Height 6.5cm. |
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Saint Alban (Small)
1450's. Englands first Christian martyr. Having just beheaded St. Alban, the eyes of the Roman executioner pop out on their stalks. Height 4cm. |
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Saint Barbera
1450's. As she protects from fire, lightning and explosions, so St. Barbera is Patron Saint of miners, firemen and gunners. Diameter 3.7cm. |
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Saint Dunstan
The patron saint of metalworkers, bellfounders, engravers and jewellers. On the continent he is known as Saint Elegius. Height 4.5cm. |
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The Assumption
1450's. Showing the Blessed Mary of Eton College, being transported to heaven by angels. The border represents pearls for purity. Height 4cm. |
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The Physician (Large)
1420's. A parody of the early medical profession, it shows a monkey in a monk's cowl, urinating into a pestle and morter. Height 4.5cm. |
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Winged Heart
Mid-fourteenth century and an emblem of the Virgin Mary, the heart is carried by the Angel of the Annunciation. Height 5cm. |
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Yorkist Sun
1450's. An heraldic 'estoile' type, or it may represent the Star of Bethlehem. Diameter 4.2cm. |
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