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Description: | A cast copper alloy swivel fitting, this would have formed part of a strap fitting. The swivel comprises two loops and the swivel mechanism. A large almost circular loop forms the main part of this object. The loop has a diamond shaped section. The area of the loop opposite the swivel proper has worn very thin, perhaps indicating where a leather strap or chain was attached. The constant wear on this area has formed a depression in the interior section of the loop.
Cast integrally to the main loop is one component of the swivel. This is formed of a block with a hole through the centre, which sits opposite the wear as already described. Extending down from the block are two flaring projections, these have been positioned there presumably to help protect the swivel mechanism.
A shank rotates inside the block on the large loop. A rove on the terminal of the shank (inside the large loop) stops the swivel fitting falling out. Below the block the shank continues and has a large, wide collar. The shank then expands to form a smaller loop which is more oval in shape and has a D-shaped section.
This swivel is most likely to be a multi-use item. It probably dates for the late medieval to early post-medieval periods.
The measurement below have all been taken from the widest or longest points. | Format: | text/html | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ | Publisher: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Rights holder: | The Portable Antiquities Scheme | Subjects: | archaeology | Temporal: | 1400
1650 | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://www.finds.org.uk/database/artefac... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
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