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Description: | Cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable post medieval date (1550-1700). The fitting is made from a single sheet of copper alloy which has been folded to form an irregular three sided hollow tube. Both the top and bottom ends of the tubes have been closed by folding the sheet metal. The rear of the fitting has two partially punched holes in the upper section. These may have been used to attach the strap to the fitting. The fitting measures 63.4mm length, 14mm width, is 8.3mm thick and weighs 10.05 grams.
The front face of the strap fitting has been decorated with a single incised oval. There is no other cast or incised decoration present. The entire strap fitting has been tinned; this surface application has been partially removed by abrasion in the plough soil. The fitting is a mid green brown colour with an even but abraded patina that covers all surfaces. The fitting has also been flattened and the profile distorted by damage resulting from movement in the plough soil. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Reavill, Peter - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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