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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy swivel of medieval date. The loop of the swivel is D-shaped in both plan and cross section. Cast integrally to the flat side of the frame is a rectangular shank. The shank projects a short way into the frame however the majority extends away from it. A large hole is present through the thickness of the shank away from the frame. the object is undecorated.This object represents one half of a swivel. A second loop would have been present to complete the object and would have swivelled on the shank of this part. The metal is a dark brownish-green colour and is slightly worn. The swivel is 43.3mm long, 32mm wide, 10.4mm thick and weighs 28.9g.The exact function of such pieces is uncertain, but it is suggested that they may have formed part of a lead for pets.
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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