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Description: | A cast copper alloy mount. The reverse of the mount is flat, whereas the upper surface has rounded edges. The mount has three integral components; a rectangular portion which has one broken narrow edge. This broken edge has the remains of a rivet hole in the centre. The break is not recent. The opposite terminal has an integral knop at either side and there is then a drop shaped component. This drop shape has a central rivet hole and terminates with a larger knop, the third component. The surface of the mount is slightly abraded and has an incomplete matte mid green patina. The mount measures 36.59mm long and 13.51mm wide across the loop. It weighs 3.4g. The mount is likely to have decorated a casket rather than a strap. Strap mounts usually have integral studs on the reverse rather than rivets. The shape and condition of the metalwork suggests a Post Medieval date.
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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