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Description: | A cast copper alloy handle from a copper alloy vessel, probably a skillet, of later medieval date (1300 - 1500). The handle is complete and is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a flaring expanded lower edge. It is broadly D shaped in cross section. The widest section, where it attaches to the vessel, is worn and abraded. It has a staggered L shaped section with the upper part projecting, presumably to connect to the rim of the skillet. The lower section of this terminal is rough - presumably to aid the soldering and fixing of the handle. From this widest end the handle tapers in both thickness and width to an irregular rounded terminal. The outer edge / upper part of the handle is decorated with a single vertical rib which continues the length of the handle. The handle measures 95.7mm in length, has a maximum width of 39.9mm (minimum 24mm), a maximum thickness of 16.3mm (minimum 10.3mm) and it weighs 159.25 grams. The handle is a mid green colour with an even patina. This patina has been abraded in several places, probably through movement in the soil. This movement has also damaged the edges of the handle producing an asymmetrical shape. In the areas where abrasion has occurred a light green active powdery corrosion is present. Similar examples of handles from copper alloy vessels have been dated to the later medieval period (1300 - 1500).
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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