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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy rowel spur of probable 17th to 18th century date.The piece comprises the curved back portion of the arms, the neck and the rowel box. The arms are of roughly D-shaped section, with a pronounced central ridge. The neck angles upwards from the back of the arms, at approximately forty-five degrees. Protruding from its underside is a moulded V-shaped ridge. The rowel box angles downwards and comprises two identical plates, separated from each other by a central gap. The terminals are rounded, have circular perforations (one damaged) and a moulded collar. The surfaces of the spur bear elaborate decoration in the form of a series of grooves and punched ring marks of various sizes. Significant amounts of gilding remain on the outer surface, as does a black coating, which is also present on the inner surface of the arms. The artefact measures 71.8mm long, 66.2mm wide and 16.9mm high. The weight is 29.4g.
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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