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Offline Lucasade

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Medieval belt buckle
« on: September 23, 2018, 07:46:58 am »
Our local antique shop has in stock a medieval (15th century) belt buckle. It's made of copper alloy and looks in extremely good condition considering it's been in the ground for several hundred years. I figured it would be pretty cool to use it to make a belt out of for occasional use at re-enactment events. Can anyone tell me the likely metallurgical consequences of its time in the ground, and whether it would be silly to think it could be brought back into use?

Thank you in advance.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Medieval belt buckle
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2018, 07:51:31 am »
I think it would depend on the provenance that comes along with the buckles. I've seen old bronze arrowheads that looked to be in pretty good shape but I'd be leery without the provenance. Also the price would make a difference.
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Offline Lucasade

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Re: Medieval belt buckle
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2018, 08:02:25 am »
It's £15 but I get a discount as I know the owner. I assume it's been dug up by a metal detectorist. From what I know of the subject the design looks right for the claimed period.
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