Medieval Gold Belt Buckle Suite
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14th-15th century AD. A matching suite of belt furniture comprising a buckle, belt-end and keeper; the buckle with double-loop frame, eccentrically placed bar, upper face with granule border and filigree scroll detailing, six bosses to the bar, elliptical-section tongue with granule triangle to the inner end, rear rod attached to two knop extensions with coiled D-section band ornament; rectangular keeper with band of bosses to the upper face flanked by filigree fillets, granules to the corners; a D-shaped terminal plaque with granule and filigree detail, central rosette surrounded by a ring of bosses, rear rod attached to two knop extensions with coiled band ornament. Cf. Whitehead, R. Buckles 1250-1800, Chelmsford, 1996, item 492; Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, item 442. 65 grams total, 29-53mm (1 1/4 - 2"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. TimeLine Auctions Ltd arranges printed catalogue rostrum Auctions, eAuctions and Timed Auctions where we offer antiquities, ancient artefacts / artifacts, antiques, collectibles, coins, medals and books for public sale. [3]
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Extremely fine condition. Rare.
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Medieval Gold Belt Buckle Suite
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