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Description: | A post medieval cast copper alloy mount with hook and loop, possibly from a sword belt (16th - 17th century). The plate (slightly domed with concave reverse) has a broad upper edge that tapers to form the rearward facing hook; there is an irregular loop suspended from the hook. There are two rivet holes down the midline of the plate to attach the mount to a strap; the rivets are missing. The upper edge of the plate has been decoratively cast with a central groove to create a forked appearance. Similar hooks and loops are illustrated in Read described as probably sword belt mounts and dated 16th - 17th century (2008:217-219).Dimensions: Diameter of loop: 12.04mm; length of plate: 31.30mm; width: 12.83mm; thickness of plate: 2.48mm; weight: 4.12g.Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. A Classification and Catalogue of Sharp- or Blunt-Hooked Clasps and Miscellaneous Hooks, Eyes, Loops, Rings or Toggles. Portcullis Publishing, Langport, Somerset.
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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