Lot 875

Description

1) Cross-shaped fitting with dot-and-boss decoration. Possibly a strap distributor. Central boss surrounded by three concentric circles of dot punches struck from above. Around this a wreath of oval bosses accompanied at the border by dot punches. On two opposing arms, rows of three such oval and circular bosses, each bordered by dot punches. On the other two opposing arms, zigzag patterns and small circular bosses, again bordered by dot punches. The border of the fitting furnished with a double row of dot punches struck from behind. Red-brown Patina on the cleaned upper side, oxide deposits on the reverse. 25 cm x 23.2 cm. 2) High band-shaped fitting with cross arms in the centre and a fan-shaped terminal at the bottom. Straight upper edge with two perforations in the centre for attachment; further individual perforations at the ends of the cross arms and in the centre of the fan arc. The border enclosed by three parallel raised lines, with rows of dot punches struck from behind between them. Red-brown Patina on the cleaned upper side, oxide deposits on the reverse. 3) End fitting from a belt, made of sheet metal with the sides folded over at the top, bottom and right. At the centre right, an opening and rivets for securing a fastening strap. Two further rivets for attachment to the belt backing in the left corners. In the interior, within a tall rectangular frame of raised double lines and dot punches struck from behind, four horses struck one above the other from behind using the same Dagger, the outlines chased on the front. Height 10.3 cm, wide 4.3 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!

Provenance: Private collection in France, acquired from the Axel Guttmann Collection (1944–2001). Inventory numbers (still affixed to the reverse: AG 292; AG R292; AG 298).
348711

Condition: II Questions about the lot?