|
Date: |
|
Description: | A copper-alloy handle, probably from a knife or fork. The decorative style of this piece (see below) suggests a date of 17th or 18th century AD.The handle comprises two copper-alloy plates, one either side of the iron knife tang. Each plate is sub-rectangular in plan, having slightly convex long sides which taper slightly towards the blade end. The convex surface of each plate bears an elaborate cast foliate pattern, with vine-like scrollwork extending outwards from the central column of leaves, flower stems and heads. The plates are damaged at the blade end, revealing the corroded iron tang.The heavily corroded object measures 53.2mm long, 9.9mm wide and 5.1mm thick. The weight is 5.7g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
Cutlery
Late 16th -17th Century. Copper…
-
CUTLERY
Late 16th -17th Century. Copper…
-
CUTLERY
Late 16th -17th Century. Copper…
-
CUTLERY
An incomplete corroded post medieval…
-
CUTLERY
An incomplete handle from a…
-
CUTLERY
A copper-alloy spoon or fork…
-
CUTLERY
Fragment of Post medieval, lead…
-
KNIFE
An iron and bone handle…
-
CUTLERY
Handle fragment from a Post…
-
CUTLERY
1550-1625. Copper alloy, cast, asymmetrical,…
|