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Description: | Incomplete (Late Medieval)/ Early Post Medieval copper alloy dagger or sword chape, missing part of the backplate and with a twisted corner to the front. It measures 60.4x27.9mm and weighs 11.28g (with earth inside).
The chape is roughly triangular in shape, with one long edge curving and the other (slightly shorter) diagonal. The short (open) end is on the diagonal also and has an elaborate curved kick where it joins the shorter of the long edges. Its other end is slightly mangled. Below this is a 1.8mm wide diagonal rib. At the 'point' of the triangle is a rounded knop, flat on the reverse.
The front face of the chape is slightly rounded and has a black surface covering, possibly linseed oil. It is also covered in light diagonal scratch marks.
The chape is 5.3mm in thickness.
(15th)/ 16th century in date. as swords and daggers are similar in styles and sizes, it is difficult to tell which chapes belong with which weapon. | Subjects: | chape | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Hinds, Katie - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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