14th-15th century AD. A large and complex openwork uniface pewter pilgrim’s mirror from Aachen, depicting the holy relic of the Virgin’s dress, exposed annually to pilgrims who would hold up their mirrors to ‘capture’ the image; some minor losses to edges. See edd. Van Beuningen, H.J.E. & Koldeweij, A.M., Heilig en Profaan 1000 Laat-Middeleeuwse insignes, Rotterdam, 1993, afb. 418-421, for similar examples.21.3 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of an East Anglia, UK, gentleman; acquired in the 1990s.