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Bosch's Guardian Devil The original of this little fellow (dated around 1400)
was found at 's-Hertogenbosch, the home town of the painter Hieronymus Bosch,
which gives you a feeling for the kind of place he grew up in. BR-17 Bosch's
Guardian Devil $5.00 |
| It's cartainly hard to explain the original meaning of the 15th century
English example of the Bowl with Spoons - perhaps it is only a reminder
of happy meals taken in good company. The spoons are of the distinctive late medieval
form. BR-25 Bowl with Spoons $5.00 |
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Pig with Wings is copied from an English example. We still speak of unlikely
events happening "when pigs fly." BR-26 Pig with Wings $5.00 |
| Billy
and Charlie. We are pleased to add this portrait brooch of ourselves to our
collection. It is a copy of an early 15th century Netherlandish brooch in the
van Beuningen collection, and may originally have served as an illustration of
the aphorism that, "Two heads are better than one." Then again, it may just have
been meant to delight with its weirdness. That is certainly one of our goals.
BR-22 Billy and Charlie $3.00 |  |
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Pig with Bagpipe is copied from a group of closely related Netherlandish
examples, circa 1400. Personally, I like the pipes, well played. Perfect for your
favorite piper - or your least favorite. BR-36 Pig with Bagpipe $5.00 |
| Drinking
Can. A small brooch in the shape of a medieval beer stein, copied after a
Netherlandish example dating from around 1400. BR-35 Drinking Can $3.00 |  |