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LOT 1875
Medieval Silver Belt Mount Group
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 3 in. (24.6 grams total, 22-75 mm).
Comprising: a strap junction formed as two lozengiform plates with lobed finial to each arm, enamel detailing; discoid plaque with rosette detailing, lateral arms with trefoil finials. [2, No Reserve]
Provenance
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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