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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting in the form of a suspension hook. Probably Post Medieval, seventeenth century (AD 1600 - AD 1700). Length 35.6mm, width 7.9mm, thickness of plate 3.8mm. Weight 7.72g. The fitting comprises a plate and integral hook. The plate is rectangular in plan, 17.0mm x mm x 7.8mm. It is bevelled longitudinally and is flat at the rear, so that in cross-section it forms a triangular shape. At the junction of the plate and hook is defined by a narrow transverse rib. The integral suspension hook is roughly D-shaped in cross-section, convex at the front and flat at the rear. It projects forwards and downwards and then curves rearward and upwards to form a U-shape, as viewed from the side. On the rear longitudinal centre-line of the plate are two integral rivets, one at each end. These are circular in cross-section and 4.0mm in length. Each have a diameter of about 3.0mm. The end of each rivet is burred over slightly.The piece is corroded but in a stable condition. There are minute traces of gilding on the front of the plate. On the front of the hook and on the rear of the plate is an indeterminate creamy whitish deposit. A patina has not survived.
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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