MEDIEVAL and Later
Strapends, Buckles and Leather Decorations
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WMA 7201 |
Medieval Strap-end. A copper-alloy strap end made
from six separate pieces that are shaped and riveted together to form
the scene of a mitred bishop holding a book ? or praying, standing on a
plinth in an architectural frame. Circa 15th century. Cf. Michael
Mitchiner, Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, pp.20 - 24. & p.265.
Lincolnshire 36mm x 19mm. It is uncertain as to who the figure
represents, but it is possible that it is Thomas Becket. Also from a
dating point a 15th century pilgrim souvenir from the shrine of St Mary
at Priory church in Tobelaine has a framework which is similar. Patchy
patina but extremely rare. |
£135.00 |
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WMA 10022 |
Medieval Strap-end. A copper-alloy three-piece
strap-end with a three-dimensional terminal in the shape of an acorn.
The decoration consists of an elaborate open work trefoil arch, inside
this is a stem with an acorn terminal rising up. Above the arch is
engraved a large fleurs-de-lis while below is a panel with a cross
hatched design. Circa 1350 - 1450. References Cf. MoL Dress Accessories,
Nos. 704-705. Lincolnshire. 57mm x 12.6mm. Complete with an
attractive green patina. |
£145.00 |
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WMA 8512 |
Medieval Strap-end. A copper-alloy two-piece
strap-end with a three-dimensional anthropomorphic terminal in the form
of a crowned male head. Circa 14th century. Lincolnshire. 45mm x 14mm.
Complete with back plate and two fixing rivets. |
£65.00 |
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WMA 8763 |
Medieval Strap-end. A copper-alloy three-piece
strap-end with a three-dimensional terminal in the shape of an acorn.
Circa 1270 - 1450. References Cf. MoL Dress Accessories, Nos. 672-684.
North Yorkshire. 39mm x 16mm. Complete. |
£25.00 |
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WMA 8160 |
Medieval Looped Clasp and Plate. A copper-alloy
single loop clasp and plate. The clasp has a moulded zoomorphic head -
possibly a lion or a dog - facing outwards. Behind this is a plate
complete with single rivet. Circa 14th century. Lincolnshire. 45 mm
long. |
£45.00 |
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WMA 8478 |
Medieval Single Loop Oval Buckle with Plate. A
large copper alloy single loop oval buckle with folded sheet plate and
rotating roller pin rest. Circa 1250 - 1400 AD.
UKDFD # 41362.
Lincolnshire. 41mm x 50mm. Attractive green patina. |
£25.00 |
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WMA 3606 |
Medieval Buckle and Plate A gilded bronze buckle and plate, the decoration consists of an enamelled swirl pattern. 12th-14th Century. 29 mm long. |
£25.00 |
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WMA 8377 |
Medieval Buckle and Plate. A Copper alloy, Single
Loop, Trapezoidal Buckle and plate. Good traces of gilding remain,
complete with working pin. Circa 1250 -1400. North Yorkshire. 30 mm x 18
mm. Attractive. |
£20.00 |
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WMA 9159 |
Medieval Buckle. A copper alloy single loop buckle
with integral plate. Rectangular in shape with central narrow section
and smaller notched terminal. Much of the body decorated with transverse
grooves. Circa 1250 - 1400. Ross Whitehead, Buckles 1250 - 1800, pp.
32-35. Found Near Horncastle. Recorded Oct 01, 2011 UKDFD # 33710. 38mm
x 23mm. Attractive dark green patina, complete apart from the pin. |
£20.00 |
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WMA 6989 |
Medieval Zoomorphic Mount. A small bronze
die-stamped zoomorphic mount in the form of a lion's head with a single
rivet hole at the centre. 14th-15th Century. UKDFD Ref. No. - 25099.
Yorkshire. Length 16 mm, Width 11.5 mm. An unusual piece of which I
can find no parallel, most probably manufactured as a leather
decoration. A small but intriguing piece with a very attractive green
patina. |
£45.00 |
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WMA 7198 |
Medieval Domed Mount. A good sized bronze domed
mount with openwork decoration, this consist of a cross with a trefoil
in each angle and a central hole for fixing. Circa 13th - 14th century.
Lincolnshire. 23mm diameter, 9mm deep. Complete. |
£18.00 |
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