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Description: | Complete cast copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date (1660-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with two central drilled holes to which an iron (?) axis bar (not present) would have fitted. The pin which would have fitted to this bar is also missing. In profile the frame is slightly bowed. Centrally positioned at either end of the frame are two moulded pin rests, these are decorated with horizontal cast lines. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are a series of cast scrolls. The buckle frame measures 33.5mm long, 21.3mm wide, is 4.1mm thick and weighs 6.89 grams.
The buckle is mid-dark green colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. The majority of this patina has survived; however, small areas have been chipped away probably by movement in the soil. This movement has resulted in the buckle being asymmetrical in profile. On both the upper and lower surfaces there is a large amount of file marks. These marks are patinated and so must represent finishing of the buckle. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 98-100 specifically example 617 (page 98). Whitehead suggests that these buckles date from the post medieval period (1660-1720) and were used as shoe or knee buckles. | 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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