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Description: | Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan being broadly sub-rectangular and D shaped in cross section; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The overall decorative design consists of two lobed terminals connected by a flat rectangular bar, with a cast transverse ridge at its mid point. There is no decoration present or applied surface. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. One of these is broken but both have a sub-rectangular shaped cross section. These hooks would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. The strap fitting is a mid brown green colour with an abraded patina that covers all surfaces. There is a small amount of light green powdery corrosion present on the body of the fitting; this coincides with the areas of most significant abrasion. Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pages 34-37).The fitting measures 21.1mm length, 8.4mm width, is 3.2mm thick; the hooks project 14.2mm. It weighs 3.68 grams.
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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