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Description: | The object is possibly a Harness swivel loop. Similar shaped loops are found on purse bar frames for example No. 291 in Margeson's (1993) Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58. and in the London Museum Catalogue pages 158ff. These metal purse bars tend to date to the late 15th to mid 16th centuries. This example is larger than the purse bar examples, and appears to be more functional, therefore is likely to be a harness fitting. The object probably dates from the late 15th century through to the 18th century, if not later. It is made from cast copper alloy. In plan, it is a vertical oval. The loop in profile tapers slightly towards the base of the object. The upper apex the loop is 14.44mm thick. Protruding from the lower edge, and integral to it is a oval sectioned shank which is slightly trapezoidal shape in plan. Protruding from the base of this is another integral shank that is rectangular in section. However only a small length remains as it has a broken edge. The condition of the loop is quite poor, and is incomplete. There are traces of a shiny light green patina, but the majority of the surface is abraded. It measures 72.53mm long, 40.09mm wide and 14.44mm thick. It weighs 64g.
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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