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LOT 1584

Medieval and Later Bronze Buckle Collection

CIRCA 12TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 - 2 3/8 in. (306 grams total, 13-61 mm).

Comprising a variety buckle types and sizes from a broad range of time periods, including examples with trace remains of gilding; decoratively shaped and incised examples; together with a small number retaining their tongues or straps. [72, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Berkshire, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 1584

Medieval and Later Bronze Buckle Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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