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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting of Post-Medieval date, probably eighteenth century (AD 1700 - AD 1800). Length: 56.0mm; maximum width: 17.1mm and 2.3mm thick. Weight: 8.29g.The object is made of cast plate.In plan, this flat strap fitting is in the form of a stylised pineapple. The upper section of the 'fruit' is represented by an incised cross-hatched pattern with each lozenge shape containing a tiny pellet. From the top of the 'fruit' springs a crown of three pointed leaves. The lower part of the 'fruit' is covered by elongated oval leaves. The outline of these has been formed by contiguous punch marks. The trapezoidal stalk is decorated with incised curving grooves and is integral with a sub-rectangular extension. At the stalk end of the extension there is a sub-triangular projection at each side which is decorated with three linear grooves. At the opposite end of this extension there is an old transverse break and at the centre, close to the stem, there is a circular perforation. This perforation has a diameter of 5.8mm. It appears to have been formed by punching, rather than having been cast, as its edges on the rear face are burred over. The rear face is flat and plain.The object is in a stable condition and does not have a patina. The surface colour of the metal is a dull reddish brown.
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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