14th-15th century AD. A silver rectangular charm holder, engraved to one side with a stylised tulip flower, carnations arching to either side, hatched lines to the background; boss to either side for pendant decoration; sliding panel to the top; suspension ring to each corner with plaited chain with spherical beads. 85 grams, 53cm long (21"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly acquired on the German art market before 1980.