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Description: | Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount / bar) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular and D shaped in cross section; the edges are bevelled / faceted. There is no decoration present; it is possible the bar may have been decorated with an applied linseed (black coloured) 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; both are broken. 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 53.4mm length, 8.7mm width, is 5.0mm thick. It weighs 11.36 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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