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Description: | Cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1550-1650). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin (present but broken) would have fitted. A small stump remains of the pin; this is formed from a length of copper alloy rectangular sectioned wire and attached by one end being folded around the central bar. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are two cast lozenge shaped decorative knops. The frame is also decorated with a series of repeating cast lozenges, probably meant to represent leaves. The buckle frame measures 35.7mm long, 28.4mm wide and is 3.4mm thick. Around the cast central bar is a small sub-rectangular shaped buckle fitting or plate. This plate is formed from relatively thick cast sheet copper alloy. The outer edge of one side is decorated with a series of similar cast vine leaf like decorations. The plate itself expands and tapers along its length and ends with a rounded terminal. Both sides of the plate have been pierced and rolled copper alloy rivets have been used to attach either side, presumably to a leather strap. Organic remains, probably leather, are present between the two plates held by the rivets. The plate itself is folded around the central bar and a small notch has been cut from its centre to allow the pin to be fixed. The plate measures 29.7mm length, 15.5mm width, is 1.6mm thick. The buckle and plate weighs 13.47 grams. The buckle is dark green colour with an even and relatively unbroken patina that covers all surfaces. Several small areas of the patina have been chipped away probably by movement in the soil; this movement has also resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical in profile. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 60-72 specifically example 423 and 430 (page 68-69). Whitehead suggests that these buckles date from the post medieval period (1550 - 1650).
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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