Medieval 'Floral' Tag/Strap End 017106

Medieval 'Floral' Tag/Strap End 017106
Medieval ‘Floral’ Tag/Strap End
Copper-alloy, 6.45 grams, 43.36 mm. 15th century AD. A finely modelled strap end or tag. The spherical terminal is formed as an acorn extending into the main plate. The plate's border emerges from the acorn's lower end, extending the length of the plate on both sides. The upper panel features a hatched background with an angular fleur-de-lys in reserve above an arch enclosing two deep panels in the form of lancet windows with triune detailing. Reference: London Museum Medieval Catalogue 1940, London, 1993, fig.84. Good very fine condition. Provenance: found adjacent to the Globe Theatre on the Thames foreshore, London, England.
 
This item was accompanied by an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.

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