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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 3737503, member: 2844&quot;]Yes, that was already in my bookmarks.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>One problem though, I object to the term peasant silver. A lot of this silver was worn by townspeople, and it was often worn by people of any profession or background. </p><p>For instance, Dutch silver buttons were worn by lawyers and doctors as well. And in the rich capitals of the provinces involved in international trade, like Zeeland and Friesland. </p><p>There were peasants who couldn&#039;t even afford any silver. As for the Turkoman pieces, those were mostly worn by nomads, who by definition can&#039;t be peasants.</p><p><br /></p><p>Why not call it regional silver? Provincial silver, if you like. </p><p><br /></p><p>Ok, rant over.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie51" alt=":hilarious:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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