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Description: | Cast copper alloy double looped buckle of probable post-medieval date (1600-1720). The buckle frame is complete and is rectangular in plan with a central bar. The pin is lost but probably formed from a single sub-rectangular tapering length of copper alloy which is attached to the central bar by the end being folded to form an irregular 'wrap around' loop. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. At the centre of the buckle, above the axis bar are two debased cast scroll like decorations which extend and project from the frame. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is a dark brown green colour with an abraded and slightly corroded patina that covers all surfaces. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, and slightly bowed in profile. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 70-71: specifically cat no: 440-442 Whitehead suggests that these buckles date from the post medieval period (1600-1720).The buckle measures 41.2mm long, 27.0mm wide, is 2.5mm thick and weighs 7.37 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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