Auction Catalogue

3 February 1999

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, and Historical Medals

The Arts Club  40 Dover St  London  W1S 4NP

Lot

№ 458

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3 February 1999

Hammer Price:
£45

Germany, Engraved bronze medallion, two male figures in peasant dress and holding staves to right, walking left, guided by third figure with a long beard, wearing cap and more elaborate dress, engraved on a thin bronze flan, 44mm, pierced for suspension. Only about fine, but much detail still clear (£30-40)

A very curious piece, the style of engraving and dress suggests a Continental origin, perhaps Dutch or German, and an early date, possibly 16th century. It is profitless to speculate on the significance of the scene portrayed.