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Description: | A complete and misshapen cast copper alloy strap fitting of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1550 - c. AD 1650). Length: 63.8mm; width: 30.5mm and 4.4mm thick. Weight: 18.47gThe fitting is generally sub-rectangular in plan and has an integral suspension loop on one of the longer sides close to the end. The longer sides, in plan are curvilinear and each end is cusped. Along the longitudinal centre-line are three evenly spaced circular rivet holes (the rivets are missing). Each rivet hole, with a diameter of about 2.0mm, has iron staining around their edges. Moulded decoration at the front consists of two opposed and similar floriate designs. Each design takes the form of a central stem and basal leaves emanating from the outer end of the fitting and terminating with a heart-shaped frond. The central stem has a branch either side with a similar frond although each branch extends beyond the frond and curls inwards to terminate with a circular seed or flower head. Both opposed designs are enclosed by a grooved border that follows the shape of the outer edge of the fitting. The rear face is plain but has a number of scratch marks and scuff marks which are accidental damage. Close to the central rivet hole the fitting is bent forwards from its original alignment.The object has a mid-green patina overall.An incomplete example of this type of fitting has been recorded from West Clandon Parish, Surrey. See Portable Antiquities Scheme find: SUR-A1D2F6.
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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