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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy hinged mount, possibly from a casket or small box. One end of the mount consists of a transverse bar, circular in section. This end would have formed part of the hinge, permitting the stapled mount to be lifted out of a locking mechanism. There is a rectangular perforation next to the bar, at about the centre point. The mount, which is broadly flat, decreases in width towards a moulded terminal. There appear to be a series of narrow transverse ridges running down the front of mount, although these are rather indistinct due to the condition of the metal. The front of the moulded end consists of a series of expanding ridges with V shaped grooves between them. The central ridge is the longest, and they reduce in length towards the sides of the mount. All have rounded ends. On the rear of the mount, below the decorated terminal, there is an incomplete rounded staple. The rear of the mount is undecorated.The mount has a brown surface, with a light green powdery appearance in areas where this has been removed. In profile, the mount is bent at almost 90 degrees towards the hinged end, and gently curves towards the decorated end. The mount is 74.2mm long and 22.4mm wide across the hinged end. It weighs 15.89g.No close parallel has been identified, but a number of less ornate medieval examples are illustrated by in Egan et al. (1998, p81-83). Brennan argues that medieval copper alloy mounts were probably used on caskets, in the home. But there are other possible uses, e.g. on books (ibid, p 65-69). It is likely that this mount is medieval or more likely post-medieval.
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