Medieval Bronze Annular Buckle with Decorated Frame - 47 mm (No reserve price)
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Annular Buckle with Decorated Frame, bronze, medieval, circa 12th–15th century, 47 mm high by 43 mm wide, in good condition with surface wear, deposits and patination.
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Object: Annular buckle
Material: bronze
Period: medieval, circa 12th–15th century
Height: 47 mm
Width: 43 mm
Condition: Surface wear, deposits and patination, as shown in the photographs.
An interesting medieval annular buckle, featuring a broad circular frame and a long, movable pin.
The frame displays a series of small notches and irregular decorative markings along its outer edge, creating a distinctive textured appearance.
The elongated pin is secured to the frame by a folded loop and extends beyond the opposite side. The reverse reveals the simple and functional construction of this fastening device.
The surface displays an attractive green and dark brown patina, with visible encrustations and signs of age and wear.
Annular buckles were widely used throughout medieval Europe as practical fastening devices for belts and garments.
Object: Annular buckle
Material: bronze
Period: medieval, circa 12th–15th century
Height: 47 mm
Width: 43 mm
Condition: Surface wear, deposits and patination, as shown in the photographs.
An interesting medieval annular buckle, featuring a broad circular frame and a long, movable pin.
The frame displays a series of small notches and irregular decorative markings along its outer edge, creating a distinctive textured appearance.
The elongated pin is secured to the frame by a folded loop and extends beyond the opposite side. The reverse reveals the simple and functional construction of this fastening device.
The surface displays an attractive green and dark brown patina, with visible encrustations and signs of age and wear.
Annular buckles were widely used throughout medieval Europe as practical fastening devices for belts and garments.
Details
Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
circa 12th–15th century
Name of object
Annular Buckle with Decorated Frame
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
47 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
43 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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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