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Description: | Complete cast lead alloy (pewter?) buckle of post-medieval date (1660-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with two central drilled holes to which an iron (?) axis bar (not present) would have fixed. The pin which would have fitted to this bar is also missing. In profile the frame is slightly bowed. Centrally positioned at either end of the frame are two moulded pin rests, these are decorated with horizontal cast lines. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are a series of cast scrolls. The buckle frame measures 34.4mm long, 21.6mm wide, is 3.8mm thick and weighs 6.47 grams. The buckle is mid-dark silver grey colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 98-100 specifically example 622 (page 99). Whitehead suggests that these buckles date from the post medieval period (1660-1720) and were used as shoe or knee buckles.
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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