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Description: | A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy suspension mount dating 16th - 17th century. The mount is a narrow shield-shape with two rivet holes aligned along the mid-line and a loop for suspension set at 90ยบ to the mount. The mount has three crudely carved diagonal lines across the front surface. The edges at each end of these carved lines are slightly incurved. The reverse has a rough surface left over from casting. The suspension loop shows signs of wear and is thinner on the front edge. The rivet holes in the body of the mount suggest attachment to a leather or cloth strap, one has a slightly greater diameter than the other.A very similar object is illustrated in Read (2008:228 no. 819) which he describes as possible from a sword-belt, dating 16Th - 17th century and invariably mistaken for a harness pendant.Dimensions: length: 47.35mm; width: 18.41mm; thickness: 2.34mm; weight: 8.88g.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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