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Image number: RS.8495
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Shoe buckle
Date
17th century
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A double-looped shoe buckle, with ornately carved chape and imitation diamonds inset. Traditionally believed to have belonged to Lord Brouncker.
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker (1620-1684) British mathematician was the first president of the Royal Society.
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker (1620-1684) British mathematician was the first president of the Royal Society.
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William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker of Lyons (1620 - 1684, British) , Mathematician
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