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Description: | Cast copper alloy fragment of a mount, probably from a piece of early modern (post 1630) furniture. Although fragmentary a single rivet hole survives suggesting that this may be part of an ornate decorated lock plate or draw eschetcheon. The style of decoration, incised foliate scrolls is similar to that seen on metalwork post 1650 and is also similar to early mathematical instruments, such as sun-dials. A direct parallel has not been found.The metal is a light creamish green with a relatively thick patina. The plate has been cast rather than machine stamped and is relatively thick. The broken edges are relatively crisp and patinated The fragment measures 33.4mm length, is 26.3mm wide, 1.1mm thick and weighs 3.17 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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