Medieval 'Geometric' Bifacial Strap End
Pewter, 3.38 grams, 26.05 mm. Circa 14th century AD. A cast pewter strap end with median piercing close to the upper edge. The trapezoidal faces are decorated with geometric zigzag designs, and the finial is in the form of three discs. The strap end is formed as a flat plate, closed around the end of the strap and rivetted in place. Reference: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 115-1450, London, 2002 fig.97. Very fine condition. Provenance: found on the Thames foreshore near the Tower of London.