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  1. Dec 18, 2009, 02:53 PM
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    Very nice Medieval belt/book mount.

    Has been identified as 12TH to 13th Century and depicts a lion

    possibly a belt or book mount

    measures 27 x 27 mm and some gilding remains



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  2. Dec 18, 2009, 02:55 PM #2
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    What a great find!
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  3. Dec 18, 2009, 04:49 PM #3
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    Re: Very nice Medieval belt/book mount.

    Nice find. Have you entered it on www.ukdfd.co.uk for validation?
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    Re: Very nice Medieval belt/book mount.

    Quote Originally Posted by hodge
    Nice find. Have you entered it on www.ukdfd.co.uk for validation?
    I'll answer that one shall I... Yes you have!!
    I just popped in & had a look. You've got some cracking finds on that site!
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  5. Dec 19, 2009, 10:33 AM #5
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    Re: Very nice Medieval belt/book mount.

    I love the Medieval Artistry, very nice piece, I've yet to get one as nice as that but look forward to trying
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  6. Dec 19, 2009, 02:20 PM
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    Re: Very nice Medieval belt/book mount.

    Thanks for the comments guys....it has been suggested that it represents the lion

    associated with St Mark...

    I did make one basic mistake though lol there was a bit more gilding evident until

    i rubbed it between my fingers doh!!!
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