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Description: | Complete cast copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date (1660-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with two central drilled holes to which an iron (?) axis bar (not present) would have fitted. The pin which would have fitted to this bar is also missing. In profile the frame is slightly bowed. Centrally positioned at either end of the frame are two moulded pin rests, these are decorated with leaf shaped patterns. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are a series of cast scrolls. The areas between these scrolls and the recessed pin rests are decorated with incised annulets and curvi-linear sworls. The buckle frame measures 36.9mm long, 22.7mm wide, is 4.7mm thick and weighs 6.46 grams. The buckle is mid-dark green brown colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. The majority of this patina has survived; however, small areas have been chipped away probably by movement in the soil. This movement has resulted in the buckle being asymmetrical in profile. There are several areas of light green powdery corrosion present. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 98-100 specifically example 610 (page 98). Whitehead suggests that these buckles date from the post medieval period (1660-1720) and were used as shoe or knee buckles.
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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