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Description: | Cast copper alloy mount of probable later post medieval date (1600-1700). The mount is sub circular in plan with an incomplete rectangular attachment loop at one edge. In profile the mount is domed; convex or C shaped in cross section. The mount measures 47.1mm length, 36.8mm width is 16.2mm high and formed from metal 1.8mm thick. It weighs 13.39 grams.The mount is decorated with a series of cast and pierced (?) patterns. The central design is on the dome which has a central irregular knop like boss. From this central boss a series of 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 at one edge is broken but has a series of small incised heart like shapes on it. The reverse of the mount is plain and undecorated. It does not seem likely that an applied surface such as gilt or tin is present. The mount is a mid green grey colour (suggesting a very mixed lead copper? alloy) 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).
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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