Bidspirit auction | A Collection of 15th Century

A Collection of 15th Century Bronze Belt Buckles, Towton Find - A collection of 15th-century bronze belt buckles, identified as 'Towton finds' based on market consensus. The lot comprises four heavily corroded metal buckles, each featuring a frame and an articulating pin/tongue mechanism. While appearing as a dark, oxidized ferrous metal due to extensive degradation, market consensus identifies them as bronze. All pieces exhibit significant surface pitting, material loss, and a rustic, utilitarian aesthetic indicative of considerable age. The styles vary, including an oval, a rectangular form with a single central bar, a D-shaped example with an offset hinge, and a more complex rectangular design incorporating two central bars. No discernible text, maker's marks, or decorative engravings are visible due to the extensive corrosion and degradation of the surfaces.