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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy composite oval framed buckle of Medieval date (c. 1330 -c. 1450).The oval frame is 16.2mm in length and has a maximum width of 21.2mm. The upper face of the frame is bevelled and the rear of the frame is largely flat. At the centre of the outside edge of the frame there is a small pointed knop (lip) with a small pin-rest at its centre. The forked spacer on which the plates were soldered is in the form of two prongs. Both of the prongs are incomplete due to breaks. They are flat on both faces. In plan, the outer sides of the prongs are parallel and have an overall length of about 9.0mm and an overall width of 14.6mm. On both faces of the prongs there is an off-white residue that appears to be decayed solder. The frame is severely corroded and in poor condition. Traces of a dark green patina survive. The plates and the pin are missing.24.6 x 21.5 x 3.6mm. Weight: 3.74g. Similar composite buckles with forked spacers have been recovered from archaeological excavations in London and have been dated c. 1330 -c. 1450 (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 78-82, figs: 48 and 49).
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