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Description: | Incomplete cast copper alloy harness fitting / mount of probable later post medieval date (1600-1700). The mount would have originally been sub circular in plan with an incomplete rectangular attachment loop at one edge. The upper part of this fitting has been lost. In profile the mount is domed; convex or C shaped in cross section. The mount measures 37.6mm length, 38.9mm width is 15.2mm high and formed from metal 2.1mm thick. It weighs 12.22 grams.
The mount is decorated with a series of cast and (possibly) pierced patterns. The central design is on the dome which has a central irregular knop like boss. From this central boss a series of four (but probably originally six) evenly spaced cast segments radiate. These segments are broadly semi circular in plan. The presence of the incised decoration suggests a spiral shape pattern. Each of the ribs which radiate from the central boss is decorated with a series of annulet arranged in a straight line down the rib of each spoke. The attachment loop is missing presumably on the upper edge. On the lower edge an incomplete decorated projection extends. This is decorated with a stylised heart which is encased in floral swirls. The reverse of the mount is plain and undecorated. It does not seem likely that an applied surface such as tin is present. The mount is a mid green grey colour (suggesting a very mixed lead copper alloy or decayed applied tin surface over the copper alloy design) and the patina is abraded. This abrasion has caused the mount to become asymmetrical in both plan and profile. All the breaks are well worn suggesting that they have not occurred recently. Similar mounts have been dated in Brian Read??s book ??History Beneath Our Feet?? to the late Tudor and Stuart periods; however this fashion is likely to be relatively long lasting. The most likely function of the mount would be as a bridle boss. (pp148-150). A very similar example to this mount has been recorded from Herefordshire, see record: HESH-F33E77. | Subjects: | Mount | 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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