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LOT 1928
Medieval Knight's Bronze Strap End with M for Maria
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (22.32 grams, 79 mm).
Hollow-formed rectangular plaque with large incised letter 'm' on a hatched field, lozenge plaque with four-petal flower supporting attachment loop and ring. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK, acquired 1980s-1990s.
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Opening Bid: £150
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Opening Bid: £80
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