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Description: | Cast copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a decorative pin or mount, of later medieval or post-medieval date (1400-1700). The artefacts is complete being broadly sub-rectangular in plan with flared 'heart shaped' terminals at either end. In cross section it is also sub-rectangular. The central part of the fitting is thickened and a vertical hole has been drilled from the upper -lower edge. This hole is not central and has pierced the front plate. The hole is similar to those seen on buckle frames of the late post medieval period. The front face of the fitting has been decorated with a gilt surface and the reverse is plain and undecorated. However there are a number of deep transverse file marks present. These are common on artefacts of the late and post medieval periods. The artefacts is a mid green colour with a sound but slightly abraded patina. Abrasion has removed some of the gilt applied surface from the front face of the fitting as well as rounding the edges of the fitting slightly. It is also slightly bowed in profile. A direct parallel has not been found but the decoration and style would suggest a post medieval date. The artefact measures 49mm long, 8.2mm wide, is 4mm thick and weighs 4.48 grams.
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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