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Description: | Incomplete cast copper alloy composite toggle. The toggle is symmetrical and comprises a flat disc terminal at either end, with three reels between. The disc shaped terminals have a diameter of 11mm and a thickness of 2.8mm, and each have an incised band in the centre giving them each the appearence of two smaller discs. The central reel varies in width from 2mm to 5mm as you turn it through its axis. The discs and the reverse of the toggle are all worn in the same place on the back. In this place the two outer reels each have a small rivet hole containing iron corrosion. These rivet holes are also visible on the front of the toggle. In all four places the metal has been filed clean but the finder, exposing a gold coloured fresh metal. The rest of the toggle has an even mid-green patina. It is likely that the rivet holes represent the loop or bar that would have attached it to the clothing or harness of a horse.
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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