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Description: | Fragment from the terminal of a cast copper alloy spur of probably post medieval (1650-1750) date. The fragment consists of one of the two arms which has been broken from the rest. The break is old and much worn. The rowel box and other arm are missing. The shape of the extant arm is irregular being looped in shape which may be due to distortion in the ploughsoil. There is a very sharp U bend / swan neck which is presumably functional but has been further distorted y movement. The terminal is broken, although one of the two loop buckle fittings is present. The loop has an internal diameter of 6.1mmThere is little evidence of decoration on the spur, although the corrosion may well have removed any applied or incised decoration. Evidence for a series of vertical cast bars is present on the swan neck of the spur. The fragment is a mid brown purple colour with a much abraded patina which covers all surfaces. A light green corrosion product is present. A direct parallel has not been found due to the diagnostic features being lost or poorly defined. Elaborate decorated spurs of this type are relatively common in the later 17th Century when fashion dictated they were worn as an article of dress rather than for just ridingThe fragment measures 65.2mm length, 40.7mm width across terminals, 4.4mm maximum thickness, and weighs 24.85 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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