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Medieval Brass Aiglet Lace Tip with Spherical Finial - Outlet
Do you want to bring your historical costume to absolute perfection? Remember that it is the small details that make a masterpiece! This elegant brass aiglet with a spherical finial is exactly the finishing touch you need for your lucet cords, leather thongs, or woven ribbons. Forget about frayed ends and the endless, frustrating threading of laces through narrow eyelets. With this small but highly authentic accessory, your garment gains not only a stamp of genuine historical accuracy but also a massive dose of practicality. It perfectly suits the periods of the High Middle Ages and the Renaissance when clothing was heavily laced. Give your LARP or historical re-enactment gear that proper, professional flair. Further product information ...
Medieval Brass Aiglet Lace Tip with Spherical Finial
Historical Context and Proper Use of Aiglets
Metal lace tips (historically known as aiglets or chapes) saw their greatest widespread use from the 14th to the 16th centuries. They were an absolute necessity in the fashion of the era, serving to facilitate the pointing of hose to doublets, securing parts of armour, or lacing up women's bodices. The decorative spherical finial (the ball) at the end of this particular model was not purely aesthetic; it also provided a better and more secure grip for the fingers when pulling and tying the lace.
Attaching this aiglet is very straightforward but requires a touch of dexterity. Trim the end of your fabric lace, lucet cord, or leather thong neatly and insert it into the hollow at the top of the aiglet. Using the two opposing holes on the rim of the brass cone, sew the lace firmly into place with a strong linen or cotton thread. To achieve maximum strength and resistance to pulling out, you can apply a tiny drop of natural glue or resin to the end of the lace before inserting it.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Overall length | 37 mm (1 1/2 in) |
| Inner diameter of the top opening | 5 mm (3/16 in) |
| Material | Brass |
| Finial shape | Conical with a spherical finial (ball) |
| Method of attachment | Sewing (pre-drilled holes) |
| Sold as | Price is for 1 piece |
Product Care and Safety Recommendations
Brass is a wonderful material that, over time and with use, develops a beautiful, natural patina, adding an extra layer of authenticity to your garment. However, if you prefer a bright, high-shine finish, I recommend gently polishing the aiglet occasionally with a jewellery cloth or a specialised brass and metal polishing paste. Avoid contact with harsh chemicals that could damage the metal surface.
Regarding safety and garment maintenance, care must be taken when washing. The metal tips can catch and damage delicate fabrics if moving freely inside a washing machine drum. Therefore, it is always best to completely remove the laces bearing aiglets from the garment before washing, or alternatively, wash the garment inside out enclosed within a sturdy protective mesh laundry bag.
To perfectly complement these brass aiglets, we highly recommend purchasing our authentic historical lucet cords and strong waxed linen threads, which will ensure easy and historically correct attachment.
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