14th-15th century AD. A bronze strap end with openwork representation of Saint Christopher holding a staff in one hand and the infant Christ on his shoulder, standing on a piriform frame, piercing below, scrollwork to the outer edge, integral box chape inscribed 'IHS' on hatched field; chape with remains of attachment rivets. Cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme Database, record id. GLO-993052, for similar dated 1390-1410 AD and designated of regional importance; cf. Ward-Perkins, 1940, Salisbury Medieval Catalogue Part 4. 28.9 grams, 70mm high (2 3/4"). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 2), Essex, UK. [No Reserve]