Silver-Gilt Byzantine Style Buckle > Lot No. 1193

Description:
A cast silver Byzantine style plate buckle comprising: an elliptical D-section loop with couch to the front edge; triangular tongue with punched point detail to upper face, curved over the leading edge of the loop; the plate rectangular with curved rear edge respecting the disc motif with inlaid niello cruciform foliate design and central square boss; three substantial attachment pegs to the reverse; Balkans workmanship.

Culture/Period:
Circa 17th-18th century AD

Measurements:
Silver, 30. grams, 57 mm

Size :
2 1/4"

Condition:
Fine condition.

Provenance:
Private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK; acquired late 1980's-early 1990's.

Estimate: £150 - 250 (EUR 190 - 310; USD 240 - 400)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities