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MEDIEVAL SILVER ANNULAR BROOCH (FÜRSPANN TYPE) 12th–14th century. Silver annular brooch of quatrefoil form, with a faceted and angular frame and a hinged pin. The irregular lobed outline and robust construction are characteristic of medieval dress fasteners used to secure garments or cloaks. Traces of gilding are visible on the surface. Diameter: 29 mm. Weight: 8.72 g

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MEDIEVAL SILVER ANNULAR BROOCH (FÜRSPANN TYPE)
12th–14th century.

Silver annular brooch of quatrefoil form, with a faceted and angular frame and a hinged pin. The irregular lobed outline and robust construction are characteristic of medieval dress fasteners used to secure garments or cloaks.

Traces of gilding are visible on the surface.

Diameter: 29 mm.
Weight: 8.72 g.
Intact. Traces of fire-gilding. A Fürspann (also Fürspan or Fürspange), is a brooch from the Middle Ages. It fastened the wedge-shaped neckline of the step-in tunic (the cotte), and is thus a special form or successor of the fibula.