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Description: | A cast/wrought copper alloy chain swivel loop. The object consists of a D-shaped loop, with rounded corners. The loop has a circular cross-section. On the centre of the straight edge of the D-shaped there is a rounded loop cast integrally to the larger loop. This loop would have held an iron rod (iron rust is still evident) on which this object would have swivelled. The swivel loop is undecorated. The loop itself is complete but has broken off from a much larger fitting. The object is in a poor condition, with little evidence of wear. The swivel could have been part of a lead for a pet (ie: dog) but they were also used to suspend cooking pots over a fire, on chains. This object probably dates to the medieval period (circa 1200-1600).
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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