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Description: | Cast copper alloy hooked mount of probable post medieval date (1550-1650 AD). The mount is irregular in plan being broadly oval with two sub-rectangular knops at either end. It is D shaped in cross section. The front of the mount has beveled edges and a convex profile. The hook is formed from a relatively thick D shaped projection which is bent back upon itself to create a U shaped hook. The hook has been broken approximately ?? along its length. The other projection is at the opposite end of the mount and is relatively flat with a single pierced hole. This hole would originally have held rivets to attach the mount to a strap or some similar leather garment. On the reverse face of the mount on the lower section, close to the hook, is a small oval stud that projects at 90?? to the plane of the mount. This integral cast stud may be part of a small loop to help attach or support the leather attachment / fitting. The front face of the mount is decorated with a series of incised floral style curvi-linear lines and dots. It is possible that the front face of the mount may have had an applied (gilt or tinned) surface, however none of this survives due to abrasion. The mount is a mid ??light green colour with a corroded and abraded patina. The edges of the mount have been badly worn. Similar mounts can be seen in Brian Read??s ??Metal Artefacts from Antiquity?? pages 42-43. These examples are likely to be from personal fittings and a possible suggested use is that they are associated with sword belt fittings.
The hooked mount measures 61.4mm length, 25.8mm width, is 3.4mm thick and weighs 14.55 grams. | Subjects: | Hooked | 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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