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Description: | A cast copper alloy sword belt or similar strap fitting. The fitting consists of a large circular open loop at one end. An oval shape have been crudely cut into this and the outer edge of the loop has worn through. Extending down from this loop at a right angle is a secondary smaller loop. Both loops show signs of having been file finished. Extending out from the main loop (at a right angle to the small loop) is the mount part of the object, formed from an oval, hollow back plate. Two collars can be seen joining the plate to the loop and there is also a collar on the opposite end of the plate. Integral to this is another much smaller hollow backer, perforated loop, terminating with a rounded knop. The metal is a mid brownish-green colour and is pitted. Sword belt fittings of this type date to the 16th -17th century.
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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