Medieval 'Lobed Bar' Mount
Copper-alloy, 12.41 grams, 38.79 mm. Circa 14th-15th century AD. A cast copper-alloy mount formed as a central disc with pelta-shaped extensions, the edges chamfered; the centre decorated with punched ring-and-dot motifs, the outer ends with crescents, all within a punched-point border. On the reverse the two integral attachment spikes are in place. The depth of the spikes suggests that it was attached to a sturdy wooden frame. Reference: cf. belt mounts of similar form with chamfered edges in Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002 p.214. Very fine condition, complete. Provenance: found Dartford, Kent, England.