Additional information
| Weight | .5 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 in |
| Pennsic debut | 1999 |
Letter “A” Brooch
$5.00
Brooches and pendants with letters were ubiquitous in the Middle ages and the letter A was probably the most popular. This pin is a humble example of the type worn by Chaucer’s Prioress – A for Amor – and there are numerous extant brooches of this sort in pewter, copper alloy, and precious metals. The original was found in the Netherlands and is dated 1375-1425.
Product details: van Beuningen, H. J. E., and A. M. Koldeweij. Heilig en Profaan [1]. Cothen: Stichting Middeleeuwse religieuze en profane insignes, 1993. No. 963.
Dimensions (H x W):
7/8 x 7/8 inches
23 x 23 mm
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