Medieval & Later — Strap‑ends, Buckles & Leather Decorations
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WMA 7201 — Medieval Strap‑end
A copper‑alloy strap‑end made from six separate shaped pieces riveted together to form the scene of a mitred bishop holding a book (or praying), standing on a plinth within an architectural frame. Circa 15th century. Cf. Mitchiner, Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, pp. 20–24 & 265. Lincolnshire. 36 mm x 19 mm.
Possibly representing Thomas Becket. A similar 15th‑century pilgrim souvenir from the shrine of St Mary at Tobelaine has a comparable framework. Patchy patina but extremely rare.
£135.00
WMA 10022 — Medieval Strap‑end
A copper‑alloy three‑piece strap‑end with a three‑dimensional acorn terminal. The decoration consists of an elaborate open‑work trefoil arch with a stem and acorn rising inside it. Above the arch is an engraved fleur‑de‑lis; below is a cross‑hatched panel. Circa 1350–1450. Cf. MoL Dress Accessories Nos. 704–705. Lincolnshire. 57 mm x 12.6 mm.
Complete with an attractive green patina.
£145.00
WMA 8763 — Medieval Strap‑end
A copper‑alloy three‑piece strap‑end with a three‑dimensional acorn terminal. Circa 1270–1450. Cf. MoL Dress Accessories Nos. 672–684. North Yorkshire. 39 mm x 16 mm.
Complete.
£25.00
WMA 8160 — Medieval Looped Clasp & Plate
A copper‑alloy single‑loop clasp and plate. The clasp has a moulded zoomorphic head — possibly a lion or dog — facing outward. Behind is a plate with single rivet. Circa 14th century. Lincolnshire. 45 mm long.
£45.00
WMA 8478 — Medieval Single Loop Oval Buckle with Plate
A large copper‑alloy single‑loop oval buckle with folded sheet plate and rotating roller pin rest. Circa 1250–1400 AD. Lincolnshire. 41 mm x 50 mm.
Attractive green patina.
£25.00
WMA 3606 — Medieval Buckle & Plate
A gilded bronze buckle and plate decorated with an enamelled swirl pattern. 12th–14th century. 29 mm long.
£25.00
WMA 8377 — Medieval Buckle & Plate
A copper‑alloy single‑loop trapezoidal buckle and plate. Good traces of gilding remain. Complete with working pin. Circa 1250–1400. North Yorkshire. 30 mm x 18 mm.
Attractive.
£20.00
WMA 9159 — Medieval Buckle
A copper‑alloy single‑loop buckle with integral plate. Rectangular with central narrow section and smaller notched terminal. Decorated with transverse grooves. Circa 1250–1400. Found near Horncastle. Recorded UKDFD #33710. 38 mm x 23 mm.
Attractive dark green patina; complete apart from the pin.
£20.00
WMA 6989 — Medieval Zoomorphic Mount
A small bronze die‑stamped zoomorphic mount in the form of a lion’s head with a single rivet hole. 14th–15th century. UKDFD Ref. 25099. Yorkshire. 16 mm x 11.5 mm.
An unusual piece with no known parallel; likely a leather decoration. Attractive green patina.
£45.00
WMA 7198 — Medieval Domed Mount
A good‑sized bronze domed mount with openwork decoration consisting of a cross with a trefoil in each angle and a central fixing hole. Circa 13th–14th century. Lincolnshire. 23 mm diameter, 9 mm deep.
Complete.
£18.00
