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Description: | Cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of probably late medieval or post-medieval date (1450-1650). The buckle frame is complete and is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin fits. The pin is formed from a length of tapering copper alloy wire which has been bent around the central bar. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. At the centre of the buckle, above the axis bar are two cast wedge shaped decorations. Apart from these there are no decorative motifs present on the brooch. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle measures 22.4mm long, 17mm wide, is 4mm thick and weighs 2.87 grams.The buckle is a dark grey green colour with a slightly abraded patina that covers all surfaces. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, sand slightly bowed in profile. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 52-53, a close comparison is example 295 or 297. Whitehead suggests that these buckles date from the late medieval or post medieval periods (1450 - 1650).
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