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Description: | Incomplete cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of probably post-medieval date (1600-1720). The buckle frame is incomplete being broken across one loop. Originally it would have been sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded) in plan with central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is present but broken. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame; however, the central areas on the inside of the looped frame show wear. At the centre of the buckle, above the axis bar are two cast sub-circular shaped decorations. Apart from these there are no decorative motifs present on the brooch. It is likely that the brooch was originally tinned and small areas of this applied finish are present. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle measures 24.3mm long, 22.2mm wide, is 2.5mm thick and weighs 3.84 grams. The buckle is a dark grey green colour with a slightly abraded heavy polished patina that covers all surfaces. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, and slightly bowed in profile. The break is relatively jagged and this would suggest that it has occurred relatively recently in the ploughsoil. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 70-71, a close comparison is example 443. Whitehead suggests that these buckles date from the post medieval period (1600-1720).
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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