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Description: | A Medieval copper alloy balance, incomplete (12th-13th century). This is the stirrup for suspension, probably from a non-folding balance. There is a perforated hexagonal terminal at the top, which then divides to form the two arms of the stirrup. Just after the divide is a rivet/bar that bridges the gap between the two arms. Midway down both arms is a small angular projection. There are similar projections just above the loop at the base of the stirrup. The arms are slightly distorted out of shape and the base loop is broken. It is similar to no. 10409 found in York. (Mainman & Rogers, 2000). Patchy dark green patina.
Dimensions: Length 50.19mm; Width 10.29mm; Thickness 5.22mm; Weight 5.72g;
Reference: Ottaway, P and Rogers, N. Craft, Industry and Every Day Life: Finds From Medieval York Council for British Archaeology | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Sumnall, Kate - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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