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Description: | A copper alloy possible post medieval spur fragment. The object is a slightly curved bar which has an attachment loop at one end, in the same plane as the bar, and gradually flares towards the other end which is broken. The bar is a pointed oval in section. The front is decorated with three evenly spaced mounded knops or collars. The bar is 83.9mm long, 8mm wide and 4.1mm thick. It weighs 12.45g.
It has been suggested that the bar is from a purse frame. However, purse frames normally have the end loop rotated through ninety degrees. Identification as a spur is not certain either, as spurs normally have two attachment loops at the end of each side. The object may also be a long mount, perhaps from a casket, but then one would expect the back of the bar to be flat. The metal is dark grey with a grey green patina in places. This suggests a post medieval date. No close parallel has been found though. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Cooper, Amy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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