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Jewellery (1908)

Smith, H. Clifford (Harold Clifford), 1876-1960 · London : Methuen and co · leaf 134

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is comparatively rare in Saxontimes. Its interest lies in the fact that it is the parentof a much more important brooch worn throughoutthe Middle Ages. In common with all primitive peoples, the Saxonsheld rings in less esteem than other ornaments. Thefew that have been found are simple bronze… … ANGLO-SAXON BUCKLES most part large and circular. It is either roughlyengraved in the manner of Childerics signet, or else isornamented with cloisonne inlay. Other rings have ahigh projecting bezel. Buckles of gold, silver, and bronze, used to fastenthe belt or girdle, or employed on some other…

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