Post-medieval Lead Stamp plate / strike plate - Post-medieval lead striking plate / striker - 40 mm (No reserve price)
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A post-medieval lead striking plate dating to the 16th–17th century, 40 × 6 mm and 65.54 g, with floral motif impressions and used as a backing when stamping patterns in leather or textiles.
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Description from the seller
This object is a 16th/17th century lead strike plate (often also called a lead stamp plate). This round lead disk was used as a backing or 'buffer' when punching, stamping, or driving patterns into softer materials, such as leather or textiles. A stamp plate was used, among other things, in leather and textile processing.
Dimensions: 40 x 6 mm
Weight: 65.54 g
Condition: intact
Material: Lead was chosen specifically because it is a soft, malleable yet heavy metal. When one struck a piece of leather with a steel punch or stamp, the lead absorbed the blow without damaging the steel tool.
Patterns: The surface shows the typical, impressed marks of this use. In this particular case you can see repeated, overlapping impressions of a floral motif (rosette punch or five-petaled flower). Each time the craftsman punched a flower shape, the stamp left a permanent imprint in the lead substrate.
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This object is a 16th/17th century lead strike plate (often also called a lead stamp plate). This round lead disk was used as a backing or 'buffer' when punching, stamping, or driving patterns into softer materials, such as leather or textiles. A stamp plate was used, among other things, in leather and textile processing.
Dimensions: 40 x 6 mm
Weight: 65.54 g
Condition: intact
Material: Lead was chosen specifically because it is a soft, malleable yet heavy metal. When one struck a piece of leather with a steel punch or stamp, the lead absorbed the blow without damaging the steel tool.
Patterns: The surface shows the typical, impressed marks of this use. In this particular case you can see repeated, overlapping impressions of a floral motif (rosette punch or five-petaled flower). Each time the craftsman punched a flower shape, the stamp left a permanent imprint in the lead substrate.
Shipping method: this lot is excellently packed and shipped via DHL or UPS through Catawiki's smart shipping
Details
Culture
Post-medieval
Century/timeframe
16e / 17e eeuw
Name of object
Stamp plate / strike plate - Post-medieval lead striking plate / striker
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Lead
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
See attached photos / description (condition)
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
40 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1971
Width
6 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
