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Description: | Bar for a set of folding scales, the scales are split into three sections, the central bar 68mm long, and a folding arm at either end 45mm long. The arm has a rectangular cross-section 9mm by 7mm in the centre, from where it slowly tapes towards the terminals. Circular hole running through the centre with a triangular grove at either side, 5mm diameter at the top, 3mm diameter at the bottom, the bottom hole still has the remains of a copper alloy pin still in place running from top to bottom. There is also a hole running through from one side to the other, this still has the remains of iron in it. The terminal is slightly angled inwards. The central bar has a copper alloy hinge pin 28mm from the centre, which connects the folding arms. The arms are narrow for 15mm long and 5mm wide, this section slots into a parallel recess in the central bar this section hold the mount for the pin, the terminal angled inwards. The arm is then stepped with a width of 6mm wide from which point it gently tapers towards the terminal. The stepped part is angled outwards so that it fits perfectly with the central bar when unfolded. Before the terminal of the arm there is a polyhedral band 6mm wide, by 5mm long, that has ring and dot decoration, there is evidence for a break at the terminal, this is an old break, by compering example that were found at York, it is likely that there would have been a loop on the missing terminal. The other arm is slightly more damaged and has broken before the band. Decoration comprises of ring and dot decoration that runs down all four sides. The artefact has a rich dark green patina that is its original surface as a result it is still possible to see some of the tool marks from it crafting. As mentioned above, similar examples have been found at York (Mainman & Rogers, 2000, 2559-2561). These are generally dated to the 9th-11th centuries.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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