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LOT 1693
Medieval Bronze Dragon Belt Fitting
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
2 1/8 in. (49 grams, 53 mm).
Rectangular block with two curved bars and dragon-head finials, the block with incised square and five roundels, similar forming the eyes; fastener for a sword-belt. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Medieval Bronze Artefact Group
12th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including belt fittings, an openwork staff finial, belt buckle loops, a thimble and other items. 230 grams total, 14-64 mm
Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974. -
Medieval Bronze Portable Mirror Case
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Hinged at one edge, with punched triangular markings in curved bands. 14.4 grams, 43 mm
Found Cambridgeshire, UK. -
Medieval and Later Bronze Thimble Group
13th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including beehive, carinated and annular types. 29.8 grams total, 17-22 mm
Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman.